Tuesday, December 08, 2015

#ALGERIA: Bill To Replace Oil Revenue With New Taxes Sparks Fights On Floor Of Parliament

[world politics news]


Tax legislation caused parliament to resemble a war zone before it passed, with insults, protests on the floor and even brawls breaking out. The legislation raises taxes on electricity and gasoline and diesel fuel, as well as 3G Internet. It's part of the government's plan to boost revenues hit by a plunge in the price of oil, a key export.

Pictured: fuel containers.

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