Supporters of Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika cheer during an election

Supporters of Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika cheer during an election campaign in Batna, 500 km (311 miles) east of Algiers, March 19, 2009. Campaigning began on Thursday for an Algerian presidential election widely seen as a one-horse race that will ensure Bouteflika a third term.