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The artist and Kabyle activist Matoub Lounès passed away. He was a defender of Amazigh identity, freedom, and secularism in Algeria. Known as "the Rebel," he faced numerous assaults, including his kidnapping by the Armed Islamic Group in 1994, before being released due to popular pressure. He was recognized for his criticism of the regime and the political and social realities in the country, and he contributed to the fight for official recognition of the Amazigh language. His assassination remains a subject of debate and controversy to this day.
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