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FILE - In this March 10, 2020 file photo, Algerian journalist Khaled Drareni flashes the V sign as he leaves the courthouse in Algiers. An Algerian court sentenced on Tuesday journalist Khaled Drareni to two years in prison on appeal, in a trial that rights group have denounced as violating press freedom. Drareni, editor of the Casbah Tribune news site and Algeria correspondent of RSF and the French TV channel TV5 Monde, played a prominent role in covering the country's pro-democracy movement last year.(AP Photo/Str, File)

Algerian journalist sentenced to 2 years in prison

By AOMAR OUALI - Associated Press

People gather in a show of support for Khaled Drareni,outside the court house Tuesday, Sept.8, 2020 in Algiers. Drareni was imprisoned Aug. 10 for &quot;inciting an unarmed gathering&quot; and &quot;endangering national unity&quot; linked to coverage of Algeria's Hirak protest movement. One month after journalist Khaled Drareni was sentenced to three years in prison in Algeria, a court in the North African country is hearing his appeal Tuesday. (AP Photo/Anis Belghoul)

Imprisoned Algerian journalist appeals in high-profile case

By AOMAR OUALI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov.1, 2019 file photo, Algerian demonstrators take to the streets in the capital Algiers to protest against the government. An Algerian journalist who played a prominent role in covering last year's pro-democracy movement was sentenced Monday to three years in prison, accused of inciting unauthorized demonstrations and attacking national unity. (AP Photo/Toufik Doudou, File)

Algerian reporter sentenced to 3 years over protest coverage

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