By Prensa Latina,t
Algiers : Chlef, one of the most important cities in Algeria, was the stage of new clashes between residents and riot police continued on Monday, with dozens wounded and considerable damage so far reported.
At least 60 have been arrested in the disturbances that broke out Sunday when a group of young people took to the streets to protest the annulment of compensation for the 1980 earthquake victims.
Witnesses reported that this morning’s clashes began when security forces tried to stop protestors from looting public buildings and setting fire to vehicles.
Chlef was hit by a seven degree earthquake in 1980 leaving 3,600 dead and destroying 80 percent of the city.
Police reported violence today in the neighboring city of Chettia as well.