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El Watan Al Djazairia

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2015

    Closure following interview with Islamist fighter

    The channel was closed on 12 October 2015 after airing an interview with an Islamist fighter. The available source does not specify the precise legal basis for the closure or provide further details about the interview.

  2. 2015

    Arrests at protest against channel closure

    A demonstration in front of Parliament opposing the channel's closure reportedly resulted in 18 arrests and police brutality against those detained.