Journalists Killed  |  Algeria

Ahmed (aka Hakim) Takouchet

Radio Cirta

June 18, 1995, in Constantine, Algeria

Takouchet, a journalist with Radio Cirta, the state-run station based in the eastern city of Constantine, was kidnapped from his home by four men on the night of June 17 and found with his throat slit the next day.


Medium: Radio

Job: Broadcast Reporter

Gender: Male

Local or Foreign: Local

Freelance: No

Type of Death: Murder

Suspected Source of Fire: Unknown Fire

Impunity: Yes

Taken Captive: Yes

Tortured: No

Threatened: No


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