The 2019–2021 Algerian protests, also called Revolution of Smiles or Hirak Movement began on 16 February 2019, six days after Abdelaziz Bouteflika announced his candidacy for a fifth presidential term in a signed statement. From Wikipedia
El Kadi's release comes as part of a broader clemency for over 4,000 detainees, marking Algeria's 70th independence anniversary.
