Algerians denounce current political system after army chief urges protesters to accept July poll Algerians react to announcements from the Chief of Staff of the People's National Army Gaïd Salah, who dismissed the two main demands of the protest movement: the postponement of the presidential election and the departure of the leaders of the "political system" in place. Massive street protests broke out in February after Bouteflika announced his intention to seek a fifth term, extending his two decades in power. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES