Algerian journalist Mourad Zeghidi has ended his eleven-day hunger strike, beginning on June 4th, 2026. The decision to suspend the protest came after appeals from national figures, organizations, and civil society associations. Zeghidi is considered a prisoner of conscience. Details surrounding the reasons for his initial hunger strike were not provided in the report. The announcement of the strike’s suspension was made on June 16th, 2026. This news was first reported by Business News. No further information regarding Zeghidi’s condition or future actions was immediately available.