#Algeria: Algerian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release journalist Merzoug Touati and drop all charges against him, @pressfreedom said today.
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Yesterday, a Ghardaïa court convicted Merzoug Touati of spreading false news and insulting the police, and sentenced him to one year in prison and a fine of 100,000 Algerian dinars (US$718). Police arrested Touati, editor of Al-Hogra, on December 28. cpj.org/2022/01/algerian-jou…
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“It is shameful that Algerian authorities have repeatedly arrested journalist Merzoug Touati and harassed him over his coverage of sensitive topics,” said @CPJMENA Program Coordinator @sherifmnsour. cpj.org/2022/01/algerian-jou…
Jan 4, 2022 · 9:18 PM UTC
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