By T. Thassa

(Kabylia)–The peaceful Kabylian activist and political prisoner  Madjid Aggad has been sentenced on appeal, on October 12, 2025, to four years in prison by the Algerian colonial court of Tuviret. This is a second condemnation that was issued to him, after he served a previous sentence of 3 years, then brought back to custody.

This is arbitrary punishment, revealing once again the hateful and racist face of a justice totally subservient to the colonial power of Algiers.

Renowned for his peaceful commitment and dedication to the Kabylian cause, Madjid Aggad has never harmed anyone or broken any law. His only offense is defending the dignity of his people and campaigning, without violence, for the recognition of the rights of the Kabylian people. 

However, for Algerian colonial justice, this is enough evidence to justify horrific repression.

During his appeal trial, the judges—deeply animated by hostility and contempt—indicated  him by a simple link to a French phone number registered under the name “FF”, a so-called proof of a connection with “Ferhat France”. That supposes in their minds, he was in touch  with Ferhat Mehenni: President of Kabylian Self-determination Movement, exiled in France.

This an absurd accusation, without any foundation, used as a pretext to condemn an innocent man. This is an insignificant detail, and was enough to inflict four years in prison to an activist respected and loved by all.

This arbitrary verdict demonstrates  racisme and authoritarian drift of an Algerian judiciary system that has become an instrument of political persecution of dissents.

Kabylia is treated as a colony, its peaceful activists are considered as enemies to be quelled or, even slaughtered.The Algerian regime continues its wringer of intimidation and identity erasure, combatting those who refuse to be silent.

Despite the thick walls of the Tuviret colonial prison, Madjid Aggad remains a symbol of courage, peace and loyalty to Kabylia. His fight embodies the resistance of a people standing against repression.