An Algerian man shouts slogans in support of President Abdelaziz

An Algerian man shouts slogans in support of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika next to a portrait of Abdelaziz, during an election campaign rally in Batna, some 450 km east of Algiers, on March 19, 2009. The Algerian elections campaign began officially today and lasts until April 7. Six candidates, including incumbent head of state Abdelaziz Bouteflika, will take part to the Algeria's presidential elections on April 9.