Riots in Algeria following jailing of activist
700 people were briefly detained on Friday during marches of the 'Hirak' protest movement [GETTY]
Date of publication:
1 March,
2021
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Protesters burnt tyres and blocked several roads in Ouargla after a court in the town convicted Ameur Guerrache to seven-years in prison.
Unrest broke out late on Sunday in a southern Algerian town after a blogger and activist was handed a seven-year jail sentence for condoning acts of terrorism, a news site reported.
El Watan said protesters burnt tyres and blocked several roads in Ouargla, after a court in the town convicted Ameur Guerrache.