A United Nations expert has called on Algeria to pardon individuals convicted or detained for their involvement in the pro-democracy protests of 2019-2020, known as the Hirak movement. The UN Special Rapporteur, Clement Voule, also urged the Algerian government to ease restrictions on gatherings and associations, bringing them in line with international human rights law and the national constitution. Dozens of people are still held in detention for their links to the protests and human rights activism. Voule also called for the repeal of a penal code article and an amendment that broadened the definition of terrorism.

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