Algiers, Algeria – December 27, 2025 – In a public statement broadcast on Canal Algérie, Aghur Mehenni, son of Farhat Mehenni, the leader of the separatist “MAK” movement, has publicly disavowed his father’s ideology and actions. Aghur Mehenni expressed his desire to protect his family’s honor from the perceived damage caused by his father’s separatist activities, emphasizing his commitment to Algerian national unity.
“My father has his ideas, and I have mine,” Aghur Mehenni stated. “Throughout my life, his ideas and actions have had an impact on my life and the lives of my siblings.”
He further added, “The time has come for me to declare my independence from my father’s ideas, to express my own opinion, and to free myself from his decisions.”
Aghur Mehenni also affirmed his sense of belonging in Algeria. “In Algeria, I truly feel that I am in my country. My mother often told me about the sacrifices of my grandfathers and grandmothers and their struggle during the Algerian War of Liberation,” he said.
This public denouncement marks a significant development in the ongoing debate surrounding the MAK movement and its goals. The younger Mehenni’s statement highlights the complexities and divisions within families affected by separatist movements. It remains to be seen what impact this will have on the wider political landscape.
DZWatch will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as they become available.
