Algeria

Algerian authorities continue to crush dissent and close civic space by cracking down on critical voices and restricting freedom of expression, the press, association, assembly, and movement. Authorities also repress critical voices, including in the media, prosecuting activists, journalists, and lawyers for peaceful expression. They have tightened criminal legislation and use repressive laws against dissent, including anti-terrorism provisions. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was re-elected for a second term in September 2024 in a climate of repression and muzzling of the media, absent genuine political debate.