MAK, Rachad terrorist groups convene at LDH headquarters, showcasing Baudouin’ steadfast backing for terrorism in Algeria
ALGIERS- In a startling revelation, the headquarters of the Human Rights League (LDH), a self-proclaimed human rights NGO, has once again raised concerns about its support for individuals with ties to terrorism, aimed at destabilizing Algeria. Patrick Baudoin, LDH’s president, and a Belgian lawyer based in Paris, has drawn criticism for his historical association with the (GIA) during the tumultuous Algerian decade. This association continues to cast a shadow over LDH as it opens its doors to individuals like Ferhat M’henni from the terrorist Movement for the Autonomy of Kabylia (MAK.
The Meeting at LDH Headquarters
The Algerian news website Algerie 54 quoting recent reports have revealed a secret meeting that took place at the LDH headquarters, located at 138 rue Marcadet, 75018, Paris. This clandestine gathering brought together members of the MAK and Rachad terrorist organizations with the intention of coordinating actions aimed at destabilizing Algeria. This meeting occurred concurrently with the visit of Clément Nyaletsossi Voule, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of peaceful assembly and association, and just days before a campaign initiated by the Swiss NGO TRIAL, which has targeted Algeria and its sovereign institutions.
LDH’s Alarming Stance
LDH, much like the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), which is funded by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), seems to have adopted a disconcerting strategy of promoting terrorism as a means of achieving its objectives after the initial “Arab Spring” initiatives have lost momentum. This renewed plan to sow chaos and discord in Algeria comes at a time when France is reevaluating its role in the Sahel region, raising questions about the motivations behind such actions and their potential consequences for the region.
Patrick Baudoin, LDH, and FIDH, both multinational human rights organizations with a significant presence in France and around the world, have opted for a regrettable approach that avoids constructive dialogue and employs a colonial-era rhetoric. Under the banner of “Human Rights,” their response to differing viewpoints often involves threats and legal action in metropolitan courts, while turning a blind eye to human rights violations committed by their own sponsors and employers. Troublingly, previous reports have even exposed instances of sexual assault within LDH, highlighting a profound disconnect between the organization’s rhetoric and its internal practices.
Translated with adaptation from: Algerie 54
