Algerian voters are casting their ballots Saturday in early parliamentary elections, after two years of political unrest, although pro-democracy activists have called for a mass boycott.The vote is the first parliamentary elections since Abdelaziz Bouteflika was ousted in 2019 after 20 years as president, facing protests over corruption, joblessness and repression.Pro-government parties have called for broad participation, branding the vote “crucial” for restoring stability.The early elections were called as President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has promised a “new Algeria,” attracting young candidates and others from outside the political elite.More than 20,000 candidates are competing for the 407-seat parliament. Upwards of 50% of them are running as independents and the remainder are on party lists.Voting stations will close at 7:00 p.m. local time.  
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