Algeria: Release journalist Ihsane El Kadi and protect independent media
Authorities must release journalist Ihsane El Kadi and drop charges against him to protect free speech and independent media in Algeria.
Stay updated with breaking news from Interface Media. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Authorities must release journalist Ihsane El Kadi and drop charges against him to protect free speech and independent media in Algeria.
ALGIERS — A prominent Algerian journalist was remanded in custody under a state security law, news outlets he directs reported on Thursday."Journalist Ihsane El Kadi, who was arrested on Friday night... has been placed in pretrial detention" by an investigating judge in Algiers, news website Maghreb Emergent said.It added that he was being detained under a law relating to
Ihsane El Kadi, who owns a media group and is a vocal critic of the government, has been placed in pretrial detention.
Masi's fortunes changed when he met a tycoon and flamboyant lawyer who bought him a professional camera.