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
Algerian court sentences prominent Hirak activist to one year imprisonment
Amira Bouraoui, who has been convicted for her Facebook post, is part of the popular ongoing Hirak movement which calls for large-scale democratic reforms in Algeria
Prominent Hirak movement activists released in Algeria
Two prominent activists related to the Hirak protest movement in Algeria were released on Monday after an Algiers court reduced one’s sentence and awarded the other a suspended sentence. The duo was convicted on frivolous and trumped up charges
Algerians mark one year of anti-government Hirak movement
Protesters gathered in thousands to take part in marches and demonstrations against the government and the current political system in the country, which the people claim is rife with corruption and inefficiency
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