Government-aligned FLN wins parliamentary election in Algeria

Algeria's parliamentary elections concluded with a historically low voter turnout, as only 21 percent of the 25 million eligible voters cast their ballots. The National Liberation Front (FLN), a party closely aligned with the government, emerged as the leading party, securing 90 seats in the 407-seat parliament. This marks a continuation of the FLN's dominance, as they also won the previous parliamentary election five years ago.

Karim Khelfane, the head of the election commission, commented on the results, stating that the high abstention rate is "not a specific phenomenon of Algeria." This suggests that the low participation might reflect broader trends of political disengagement or dissatisfaction within the country.

Experts interpret the minimal turnout as a clear indication of public discontent with the current political landscape. The low engagement raises questions about the legitimacy and representativeness of the elected government, despite the FLN's victory in securing the most seats.