Algeria to convert Tazrouft barracks into high-security prison for drug lords

Algeria plans to repurpose a military barracks in the remote Tazrouft region into a high-security prison for drug traffickers, potentially creating one of the world's most isolated and harsh detention facilities. The move signals an escalation in Algeria's anti-drug enforcement, though details on capacity and conditions remain unclear. This development raises human rights concerns and underscores the state's punitive approach to drug-related crime.