Complex sentence: The 2010--2012 Algerian protests was a continuing series of protests taking place throughout Algeria from 28 December 2010 onwards, part of similar protests across the Middle East and North Africa.
Split into simpler sentences: The 2010--2012 Algerian protests is a continuing series of protests taking place throughout Algeria, which started on 28 December 2010. They inspired are are part of similar protests across the Middle East and North Africa.