Algiers-based Lawyer and human rights activist Mustapha Bouchachi said, “Since about a year and a half ago, the judiciary has become a tool in the hands of the system. What is happening is very dangerous."
Karim Tabbou was arrested by Algerian authorities in 2019 on charges of “incitement to violence” and “harming national security” but he may be released today.
Opposition party leader says Algerian President will use his constitutional prerogative to ensure that two prominent leaders of the Hirak Movement, Karim Tabbou and Samir Benlarbi, regain their freedom.
Reporters Without Borders voices concern draft law on "fake news" could be used as another channel to "muzzle the press" in Algeria after authorities block third online news website Interlignes.
Despite the Coronavirus crisis and global warnings about large gatherings in public spaces, young Algerians are continuing to take to the streets in protest against the government.
A new generation of Algerian women are finding inspiration in female freedom fighters from the country's past.
Thousands of demonstrators peacefully rally in Algeria streets to demand departure of entire political system in place, release of political activists.
Algeria: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune warns against attempts to incite protesters to violence a day before demonstrators are due to celebrate first anniversary of weekly protests that forced Boulteflika to step down.
The authorities in Algeria have released four protesters who were jailed for their role in the months-long "Hirak" reform movement.
Following the election of Abdelmadjid Tebboune as President of Algeria, demonstrators have continued to protest the political status quo.
On December 12th, Algeria held its first elections since the ousting of its long-standing President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika. However, the elections were marred by low turnout, with the protest movement viewing all candidates as members of the establishment.
For nine months Algerians have marched weekly to demand that elections are not used to entrench a political elite linked to former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Algeria: Several thousand protesters defy metro’s closure and trains’ cancellations, fill Algiers’ streets to call for overhaul of political system on independence anniversary.
As its economy falters and protests continue to rumble, activists in Jordan and tribes are demanding greater representation.
Rescue volunteers in Daraa say they are overwhelmed by the bombardment and and lament the lack of equipment at their disposal to help civilians.
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