KHR – Kabyles for Human Rights expresses its grave concern over the reported arrest of Kabyle journalist Mourad Aït Mimoune, another deeply troubling development in Algeria’s continuing repression of independent journalists and critical voices. Known for addressing the realities facing Kabylia, Mourad Aït Mimoune previously lost his platform at Dzair TV and his popular program, Tizi n Wassa. Refusing to be silenced, he continued his journalistic work independently through soc

The Criminal Court of Appeal in Chéa has sentenced Saïd Bessaha, a 74-year-old political activist from Bouzeguene, to 10 years in prison over a Facebook post. Bessaha has long been associated with the Rally for Culture and Democracy (RCD), a secular opposition party. During Algeria's "Black Decade" of the 1990s, he became known for publicly opposing Islamist terrorism and religious extremism while advocating democratic values, human rights, and individual freedoms. Bessaha's

June 25, 2026, marks the 28th anniversary of the assassination of Lounès Matoub, the renowned Kabyle singer, political activist, and human rights advocate whose voice became a symbol of freedom, democracy, and cultural resistance. Lounès Matoub dedicated his life to defending the cultural, linguistic, and identity rights of the Kabyle people. Through his songs, poetry, and public engagement, he courageously challenged authoritarianism, promoted democratic values, advocated fo

Kabyles for Human Rights (KHR) was honored to participate in the 21st Annual United Nations Charter “We the Peoples” event held in San Francisco. This important gathering brought together human rights advocates, educators, and civil society organizations to discuss global challenges and promote the principles of human dignity, justice, and fundamental freedoms. During the event, KHR raised awareness about the human rights situation in Kabylia, highlighting concerns regarding

KHR – Kabyles for Human Rights strongly condemns the cassation appeal filed by the Algiers Public Prosecutor against 49 Kabyle prisoners of conscience who had previously been released. This appeal constitutes a serious escalation in the ongoing repression of peaceful activists, citizens, and defenders of fundamental freedoms in Algeria. The consequences of this judicial offensive are already becoming evident. Among the 49 individuals targeted by the cassation appeal, Murad Ch

Mourad Chabane outside of El Kolea prison, after he served 3 years prison Yesterday, June 04th, 2026, Mourad Chabane, who served 03 years arbitrary sentence for his peaceful activism, was arrested again and detained. Mourad might be condemned for another sentence by the Algerian regime which is pursuing political attrition against vocal activists. KHR organization is alarmed by his second arrest and deeply concerned by the harassment he has endured. We urge the Algerian judic

KHR organization strongly condemns the arrest and sentencing of peaceful humanitarian activist Wafia Tidjani to 5 years in prison by the Algerian authorities. Humanitarian work and the defense of fundamental rights are not crimes. Sentencing Wafia Tidjani to 5 years for her peaceful and compassionate action violates freedoms of expression and association, which are guaranteed by the Algerian Constitution and by international conventions ratified by Algeria. We call for h

Kabyles for Human Rights 3959 Welsh Road PA 19090 USA kabylehr@protonmail.com 3.30.2026 Re: The Kabyle Christian community in distress Your Holiness Pope Leo XIV, With deep respect and filial devotion, we humbly wish to draw your attention to the dramatic situation affecting Christian communities in Algeria, especially among the Kabyle people. In recent years, Algerian authorities have increasingly restricted religious freedom through laws and practices that target non-Musli

Sadek Kahil is officially condemned to 3 years sentence, he’s currently incarcerated in the Tizi Wuzu prison for sharing a facebook post. To contest his arbitrary verdict, he introduced 2 trials appeal in vain, the first on January 8 th , 2026, the second, on February 8 th , 2026. Freedom of speech is not an offense, it is a fundamental human right principle that was enshrined in the Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. KHR organization is very alarm

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We draw the attention of international human rights organizations, media outlets, and diplomatic actors to the arbitrary arrests of several Kabyle citizens reported yesterday in At Douala (Kabylia, Algeria). These arrests occurred on multiple roads leading to the home of Lounès Matoub, where citizens were attempting to gather peacefully to commemorate the anniversary of the assassination of Matoub Lounès, a prominent Kabyle singer, intellectual, and advocate for freedom of ex

Today, January 21 st , 2026, a Christian man in Kabylia, named Ahcene Cheikh, was arrested in Tala Athmane by the Algerian police forces. We believe that his detention is probably due to his faith. We know since 2017 that several evangelical churches have been closed, and many worshippers are being discriminated because of their faith. KHR organization believes that no one should be targeted, or prosecuted for his religion. We call on the Algerian regime to respect religious

No respite from the Algerian military regime, it continues to stampede fundamental and universal human rights, particularly in Kabylia. On December 14th, 2025, Farid Hadjaz, who’s residing in Boudjima, in the province of Vegayth, was arbitrarily arrested, apparently for expressing his opinion on social media. At this time, he is in custody, in Wad Ghir prison. Also, on January 18th, 2026, another peaceful man, Nayer Nekkar, from Tala Athmane — a singer and author — was arb

We are shocked and appalled about the arbitrary arrest of Mr.Allas Di Telleli —an author, a journalist and human rights advocate in Kabylia. We have just been briefed about his transfer to Tizi-Ouzou prison. KHR organization denounces and condemns his unlawful detention. We demand his immediate release. Justice and freedom for all peaceful Kabyle activists who are also victims of the Algerian military regime. Allas Di Telleli promoting his book in Kabylia

On Friday, December 26th, 2025, at 9 AM, on US Eastern Time ( ET), 3PM in Kabylia and Paris. A 60 minutes advocacy for human rights abuses in Kabylia will be broadcasted on WRFI Radio: https://www.wrfi.org/ Stay tuned!

Lyes Touati–A human rights activist domiciled in Aokas region was arrested by the police department of Aokas, then transferred to Bejaia police department where he’s being held under arrest warrant. He will be presented to prosecutors in upcoming hours for a trial. KHR organization is appalled by his arbitrary detention and calls for his immediate release.

(Washington D.C.) – KHR organization has been sounding the alarm for years about the abuses of the Algerian regime and the consequences of its policy towards the Kabyle people. One of them is the Unilateral Declaration of Independence of Kabylia, which will take place on December 14 in Paris. The boomrang effect of the fierce repression of the Algerian State against the Kabyle people was to be expected. That is the Unilateral Declaration of Independence of Kabylia. Its basis

The contributor to "So Foot" and "Society" Christophe Gleizes had been sentenced in the first instance, on June 29, 2025 to 7 years in prison for glorifying terrorism. The pardon granted to Boualem Sansal on November 12 had raised hope for the reporter's release. On Wednesday, December 3, the Algerian Court of Appeal in Tizi Ouzou ruled against him, upholding the harsh 7-year prison sentence handed down to the 36-year-old French journalist, who has been incarcerated since Ju

Novembre 27th, 2025 Excellence, Since 1962, the Algerian government has pursued the assimilation of the Kabyle people through Arabization and Islamic expansion in Kabylia, while closing around 47 churches and restricting Christian worship. In 2021, an amendment to the Penal Code (Article 87bis) broadened the definition of terrorism to include acts ‘undermining national integrity,’ enabling a climate of repression marked by arbitrary arrests, torture, discrimination, and the d

Abdelouahab Moualek–A Kabyle citizen–was arrested today and taken to custody by the Sidi Aich (Vegayeth) police department. Mr. Moualek has been a Democratic activist and human rights defender for more than 30 years. He manages an online news media: Bejaia06.com , and he’s a member of the humanitarian movement of Vegayeth. Mr. Moualek has been harassed relentlessly by the Algerian judicial system. He was prosecuted and tried in 10 different cases, he accumulated convicti