Algeria - Freedom of information still a concern after 50 years of independence

Reporters without borders

Read in arabic / بالعربية Reporters Without Borders would like to shine a spotlight on freedom of information in Algeria on the 50th anniversary of the country's independence. Algeria won its independence from France on 5 July 1962 but, 50 years, later, its media are still not independent. The entire nation is being asked to join in celebrating this anniversary but there are journalists who will not be able to respond because they are threatened, are being prosecuted or are in prison. Working as (...)

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