The cause of death and other details were not provided. Bouteflika suffered a stroke in 2013.
The former Algerian leader fought for the country’s independence from France in the 1950s and 1960s. He is also known for negotiating with terrorist Ilyich Ramirez Sanchez, nicknamed Carlos the Jackal, when he took hostages at OPEC headquarters in 1975.
Bouteflika stepped down as President of Algeria in 2019. He has served as head of state since 1999.
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