Algerian authorities arrest relatives of disappeared people

trouw.nl (Dutch)

Algerian authorities are arresting and harassing relatives of people who disappeared during the country's civil war, over 30 years after the conflict. The group SOS Disparus, which supports families of the disappeared, had its office closed and members arrested. The UN has condemned the actions, stating families have a right to truth. The Algerian government is accused of trying to erase history and silence those seeking answers about the estimated 8,000 people who disappeared during the 1992-2002 civil war.


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