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A Dramatic Act of Defiance
In a shocking incident, Faouzi Zegout, a resident of Frenda, Algeria, set himself on fire outside the Justice Ministry in Algiers on Sunday.
Zegout, reportedly facing a potential 10-year prison sentence, doused himself in petrol and ignited the flames near the government building.
Quick Intervention Saves His Life
🚨 Security guards rushed to extinguish the fire, preventing severe injuries.
🚨 Zegout was taken to Algiers burns hospital, where he is recovering well.
Why Did He Do It?
📢 Zegout claims he was unfairly targeted by a judge at the Frenda court.
📢 He had appeared in court for launching a fundraiser without official authorization to help cover medical treatment for the sick.
📢 His act was meant to draw President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s attention to what he calls “injustice”2.
A Rare Protest in Algeria
🔥 Self-immolation is uncommon in Algeria, unlike in neighboring Tunisia, where it has been used as a form of political protest.
🔥 The incident has sparked discussions on judicial fairness and human rights in the country.
