Mohamed Al-Amin Belgaith
Is case active: Yes
Country:Algeria
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Imprisoned
Years active:2025
Mohamed Al-Amin Belgaith, a historian and writer, was arrested in May 2025 after a televised interview sparked backlash over his remarks on Amazigh identity. He was charged with undermining national unity, inciting hatred, and attacking national symbols, and held in pretrial detention. In July 2025, he was sentenced to five years in prison. His sentence was upheld in October 2025, with two years suspended.