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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฟ El Watan

Algeria · FR · https://elwatan.dz

About El Watan

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El Watan is owned by SPA El Watan Presse. It was founded in 1990 by Omar Belhouchet and nineteen colleagues who left the state-owned newspaper El Moudjahid. The newspaper aims to promote democracy and cover the Algerian opposition.

El Watan is an independent French-language newspaper known for its critical stance against censorship and corruption in Algeria. It has faced significant government pressure, including suspensions, imprisonment of journalists, and boycotts of public advertising, particularly after publishing critical reports. Reporters Without Borders and the Committee to Protect Journalists have noted that its journalists have been targeted by both government forces and Islamist insurgents. The Algerian press environment is classified as 'not free' by Freedom House and Reporters Without Borders, with laws restricting journalistic work and banning foreign funding for media outlets.

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Man killed by train in Chlef, Algeria

- A 37-year-old man died instantly after being hit by a passenger train in Chlef, Algeria. - The incident occurred at a railway crossing in Oued Fodda, with emergency services responding quickly. - Auโ€ฆ

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Algeria to see 2026 blue moon tonight

- A "blue moon" will be visible from Algeria on Sunday, May 31, 2026, marking the second full moon of the month. - The phenomenon will be observable with the naked eye across Algeria, with optimal vieโ€ฆ

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Imaloucรจne celebrates 7th Milk Festival

- The village of Imaloucรจne in Tizi Ouzou is preparing to host the 7th edition of the Milk Festival. - The event aims to highlight the dairy sector and the village's potential, with participation fromโ€ฆ

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El Watan - PDF - 19-05-2026

- This article is behind a paywall and requires a subscription to access its content. - The title suggests the article is from El Watan, dated May 19, 2026, and is available in PDF format. - No furtheโ€ฆ

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Cannes 2026 Days 3 & 4: Survivors of the Link

- Three films at the Cannes Film Festivalโ€”by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Radu Jude, and Asghar Farhadiโ€”explore the crisis of human connection in contemporary society. - These films examine themes of care, techโ€ฆ

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Jijel: Body Recovered Near Coastal Area

- Civil Protection agents in Jijel recovered the body of a drowning victim from a rocky coastal area. - The difficult-to-access location in the Ouled Bounnar neighborhood is known for strong sea curreโ€ฆ