Ahmed Zaoui

Ahmed Zaoui is an Algerian political activist and former asylum seeker who gained international attention after he was detained in New Zealand in 2002 due to a security risk certificate issued by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service. His case sparked a significant legal battle over his potential deportation to Algeria, where he faced the threat of imprisonment or death. Zaoui's activism and fight for political freedom in Algeria continued during his time in prison, where he was recently released after 28 months, returning to his family and expressing optimism despite the hardships he faced.