ABSTRACT
Thousands of youths suddenly took to the streets in many Algerian cities demanding immediate political and economic change. High unemployment, substantial dissatisfaction with a failing educational system, highly restricted access to policymakers and policymaking institutions, and very limited leisure and sports facilities and activities led to dismal living conditions and created a profound sense of hopelessness and helplessness. They rebelled against an authoritarian system led by a much older generation. This aging leadership had been condescending. It abused its authority. Youths rebelled against injustice and what they called hogra (the abuse of power demonstrated by agents of public authority, especially the police, the military, and state bureaucrats). 1
