Two Frenchmen convicted of proselytism in Tizi Ouzou

The Court of Justice of Tizi Ouzou confirmed the conviction of two French nationals and three Algerians for proselytism. Accused of trying to incite Muslims to change their religion, they were sentenced to two years' imprisonment and a fine of 100,000 dinars each. In Algeria, religious activity is strictly regulated by law. Article 11 of the Law on Non-Muslim Worship prohibits any attempt to incite a change of religion. Any infringement of this …