Known for his pro-democracy poetry, Tadjadit—often referred to as the “poet of the Hirak”—was first arrested in August 2020 for participating in a peaceful protest. He was released in January 2021 but was re-arrested shortly afterward and detained for over a year. Following a series of brief detentions throughout 2022 and 2023, he was taken into custody again in January 2024 on charges related to his activism. On November 1, 2024, he was released by presidential pardon. However, on January 16, 2025, Tadjadit was re-arrested once more and sentenced to five years in prison just four days later.
Mohamed Tadjadit
Is case active: Yes
Country:Algeria
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Imprisoned