Authorities issued arrest warrants for exiled pro-democracy activists on terrorism charges as they pursue repression of Algeria’s Hirak.
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Algeria Pushes Conspiracies To Discredit Pro-Democracy Hirak
The Algerian military junta’s strategy to discredit Algeria’s pro-democracy Hirak has been one conspiracy theory after another.
Instability in Oil Nations Likely If World Addresses Climate Change
As the world transitions to low-carbon energy output, Algeria, Chad, Iraq, and Nigeria will be among the first to witness political instability.
Algeria’s Pro-Democracy Hirak Protest Movement Is Back
While Egypt is celebrating the 10 anniversary of the Arab Spring, another North African country, Algeria, is seeing its own ‘spring awakening.’
The Protests That Shook Algeria Are Back
In 2019 Algerians called for democracy. They again returned to the streets last week in democracy protests that worry the government.
The Right That Vanished from Algeria’s Constitution
Algeria’s constitution of November 2020 shows that authorities abolished freedom of belief, a constitutional fixture since independence.
Pro-democracy actors’ powerful message at a time of moral crisis
The Chair of the EED says pro-democracy protests in countries like Algeria, Lebanon are a powerful message to Europe in a time of moral crisis.
Algerian Protesters Return To The Streets To Demand Reforms
Algerians returned to the streets in the capital and other cities on Friday to demand radical political reforms and the departure of the ruling elite.
Algeria’s Ex-Finance Minister Questioned in Corruption Case
Algeria’s former finance minister Karim appeared before the Supreme Court to face questions about corruption accusations, state television reported.
Algerian Presidential Elections Impossible on July 4 Says Council
Algeria’s constitutional council says it was impossible to hold elections to choose a successor to ousted president Abdelaziz early next month as planned.