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Under a 2006 Algerian law Muslims or non-Muslims can only practice their religion after authorities agree to a place of worship.

Over the past months several trials have opened in the north African country where Islam is the state religion for violation of Islamic precepts, notably involving converts to Christianity.

A group of Muslims who were charged with breaking the daily fast during the holy month of Ramadan in August, were acquitted earlier this month.

In mid-October a youth was sentenced to two years in prison and a fine for failing to abide by the fast but the prosecutor later said the sentence was for breaking a window pane at a police station.

Two Christians who broke the fast were acquitted in early October.

Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia told parliament last month Algeria would "always guarantee" freedom of religion.

I recently vaguely remember some people strongly objecting to an Islamic cultural centre being opened

And I also am reminded of Israel demolishing a mosque earlier this month in Israel (because it didn't have permit, apparently):

I would be surprised fanbois break with type and condemns Israel for acting like the Algerians (or is it the Algerians acting like the Israelis?)

shafique wrote:Epic fail indeed.

So, no need to revisit this thread again.

event horizon wrote:

And I also am reminded of Israel demolishing a mosque earlier this month in Israel (because it didn't have permit, apparently):

Was this before or after Muslims were arrested for not observing the Sabbath?

Flying Dutchman wrote:

event horizon wrote:

And I also am reminded of Israel demolishing a mosque earlier this month in Israel (because it didn't have permit, apparently):

Was this before or after Muslims were arrested for not observing the Sabbath?

It was after the Bedouin mayor asked for it (as far as you can speak of a Bedouin when a person lives in a house).

(ANSAmed) - ALGIERS, NOVEMBER 30 - 35 people accused of witchcraft have been arrested in Algeria, in a village south of Bordj Bouarreridj, 200 km east of Algiers. According to reports by daily paper Ennahar, the group - which also includes an 83-year-old woman - was practicing group rituals promising "to heal and exorcise illnesses." In the house used for the magical practices, several products used for rituals and healing potions were seized. (ANSAmed).