Algeria's ruling National Liberation Front has emerged as the largest party in parliament after legislative elections marked by a record-low voter turnout of just 21 percent. The poll highlighted growing public apathy despite government assurances of a transparent process.

The electoral board announced on Thursday night a provisional 20-percent turnout. If confirmed, it would account for a record low in comparison to 23 percent in 2021

D’après un décompte provisoire des autorités, la participation s’élevait à moins de 21 %, malgré l’appel du gouvernement à aller voter et la prolongation de l’ouverture des…