Human Rights in Algeria Since the Halt of the Electoral Process

Introduction

Prelude to the Cancellation of Elections

The Crackdown on the Islamic Salvation Front (FIS)

FIS Leaders Arrested

Twelve Journalists Arrested

Excessive Force by the Security Forces

Concerns about FIS Positions on Democracy and Women's Rights

Condemning the Halt of the Electoral Process: A Statement of Middle East Watch's Principles

February 1992   Vol. 4, No. 2(E)