Hirak protest
In Algeria, journalists face mounting repression for reporting on people’s struggles
A number of journalists critical of the government have been arrested and sentenced to prison terms. Algeria’s rank in the World Press Freedom rankings published annually by Reporters Without Borders has also slipped to 146 out of 180 countries, down 27 places since 2015
Leading Hirak activist in Algeria, Chems Eddine Laalami, sentenced to two years in prison
According to Algerian human rights organizations, at least 300 people are currently in jail due to their participation in the Hirak protests
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