Update: On August 29, 2023, the Organic Law on Information came into force following its publication in the Official Gazette. There are no substantive changes from the draft law, hence we maintain the concerns raised in our analysis.
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ARTICLE 19 and MENA Rights Group are alarmed over the Algerian parliament’s recent adoption of a draft organic law on information, which would have a detrimental impact on freedom of expression in the country. In addition, Algerian authorities are currently…



