Algerian Election Controversy: Violations Alleged Amid Presidential Race

Abdelaali Hassani Cherif's campaign has alleged violations in the recent Algerian presidential election, including pressure on polling officials, failure to deliver vote-sorting records, and proxy group voting. Initial results are yet to be announced, but incumbent President Abdulmadjid Tebboune is expected to secure a second term.

The campaign of Algerian presidential candidate Abdelaali Hassani Cherif has raised serious allegations of electoral violations, according to a statement released on Sunday.

Reported incidents include undue pressure on polling officials to inflate results, non-delivery of vote-sorting records to candidates' representatives, and instances of proxy group voting.

The election, held on Saturday, is poised to see incumbent President Abdulmadjid Tebboune, who has the backing of the military, secure a second term as initial results remain pending.

(With inputs from agencies.)