A whistleblower sentenced to life imprisonment

Mohamed Benhlima, former military officer, whistleblower and anti-corruption activist, forcibly returned to Algeria by Spain on 24 March 2022, is currently serving a life sentence in Blida Military Prison, in connection with his exercise of the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. He reported to the court that he had been subjected to torture and other ill-treatment, including sexual violence, prolonged solitary confinement and…