The organisation linking 45 Protestant churches, l’Eglise Protestante d’Algérie (EPA), called on the Algerian Government on 18 May to lift its measure for closing down churches, and to give equal treatment under the Maghreb country’s constitution.
‘As full citizens, we call on the highest authorities in the country to ensure that all the fundamental rights of the citizen are protected, regardless of their religious affiliation’, said EPA in a statement.
Six churches have been closed over the past few months, with the latest two being closed at the end of May.
