Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Tebboune has issued a pardon to 101 people jailed on charges related to widespread political protests.
They will released in time to celebrate next week’s Muslim festival Eid ul-Adha.
A popular protest movement – known as the Hirak – was formed in 2019 calling for radical political change in the North African nation.
It brought to an end the long-time rule of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika two years ago, but has continued staging marches in major cities across the country demanding more reforms.
Dozens of Hirak members have been prosecuted and jailed, according to human rights groups.
Earlier this week, President Tebboune issued an Eid pardon for dozens of students jailed for cheating in the national exam for school leavers.
