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There is widespread resentment at what Algerians call "la hogra" (contempt) - the brutal disregard for citizens exhibited by officials at all levels of government.
sionnach commented on the word hogra
A feeling of rage and depression that comes from the knowledge that the next day will be no better than today.
January 28, 2008
sonofgroucho commented on the word hogra
I've been suffering from this for years. Thanks for putting a name to it!
January 28, 2008
cydonian commented on the word hogra
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hogra : mépris (en dialectal algérien), terme utilisé par le mouvement démocratique algérien à partir de 2001 pour désigner l'attitude des autorités vis-à-vis du peuple
January 28, 2008