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

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.

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

Shepherd in Kabylia Prosecutors of the criminal court of Algiers requested 10 years imprisonment and a fine of 1 million dinars against a Kabyle shepherd from Tizi-Ouzou, who was accused of sharing on Facebook publications related to the Movement for the Self-Determination of Kabylia (MAK) and its president: Ferhat Mehenni. This defendant is being prosecuted for: Apology for terrorist acts; Reproduction and dissemination of terrorist documents; Incitement to hatred and discri

Madjid Aggad — a peaceful Kabyle activist and political prisoner— has been sentenced on an appeal trial, on October 12, 2025 to 4 years in prison by the Algerian  court of Tuviret. This is a second condemnation that was issued to him, after he served a previous sentence of 2  years, then swiftly brought back to custody in July 2024. Renowned for his peaceful commitment and dedication to the Kabylia’s cause, Madjid Aggad has never harmed anyone or broken any law. His only offe

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