On the 7th and 8th of July 1948, less than a month after the formation of the State of Israel, anti-Jewish riots erupted in two Moroccan cities namely Jerada and Oujda leading to the death of 42 Moroccan Jews.
Hundreds of Algerians took to the streets, the weekend, to protest against Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for a fifth term. During these manifestations, Algerians referred to the President’s «Moroccan origins».
Reports indicated that the family house of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, located in Oujda was demolished. Speaking to Yabiladi, the president of the city’s communal council denied the information, explaining that the decision has not been executed yet.