A PhD student in Algeria says her university is withholding her degree because of objections to the political content of her thesis.
Freedom of speech is a universal value. Algeria’s moves to muzzle the voice of the people is like trying to stem the flow of a mighty river. The government wants to create a monolithic society with a single voice. The people of Algeria should call for comprehensive constitutional reform to protect the independence of the media and keep the government oligarchy from monopolizing the media, the internet and all other channels of speech. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.