Algiers – President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has issued a full pardon for the remainder of the prison sentence of Mohamed El Amine Belghith, according to a statement released by the Presidency on Monday. The presidential decree, signed on December 15, 2025, grants Belghith, who had been definitively sentenced, complete clemency.
The statement provided limited details regarding the circumstances surrounding Belghith’s initial conviction or the length of the sentence he was serving. The decision to grant a full pardon falls within the President’s constitutional powers, which allow for acts of clemency in certain cases. Such pardons are often granted on humanitarian grounds, in recognition of good behavior during imprisonment, or to promote national reconciliation.
The release of Mohamed El Amine Belghith is expected to occur in the coming days, following the completion of the necessary administrative procedures. This act of presidential clemency is likely to spark public debate, as such decisions often do, with discussions centering on the balance between justice, mercy, and the role of presidential prerogative in the legal system.
DZWatch will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available. We will also be seeking commentary from legal experts and civil society organizations to provide a comprehensive analysis of the implications of this presidential pardon.
President Tebboune has previously issued pardons for individuals convicted of various offenses. Each instance prompts renewed scrutiny of the criteria used in granting such clemency and the potential impact on the rule of law.
