Algeria: Authorities must protect freedom of expression and a free press
At least 14 journalists are under judicial proceedings. Four are in detention. We are witnessing an escalation of repression.
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At least 14 journalists are under judicial proceedings. Four are in detention. We are witnessing an escalation of repression.
Three years on from the election of President Tebboune, restrictions on freedom of expression and press freedom are on the rise in Algeria.
ARTICLE 19 expresses concerns for pluralism of the media in Algeria, following the closure of the daily newspaper Liberté.
ARTICLE 19 calls on the Algerian authorities to put an immediate end to the continuous flow of violations against journalists and the media, and to reverse unconstitutional practices restricting free expression.
ARTICLE 19 expresses concern about the continuing attacks on journalists and the media in Algeria by various executive, legislative and judicial authorities. Violations have been perpetrated against several journalists since the beginning of the year.