Algeria Targets Books In Battle With Hardline Islam

November 24, 2010

Author: Lamine Chikhi

Source: Reuters Africa

http://af.reuters.com/article/algeriaNews/idAFCHI44906820101124?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0

Algeria is cracking down on imports of books preaching the ultra-conservative Salafist branch of Islam, officials and industry insiders say, in a step aimed at reining in the ideology's growing influence.

 

Salafism is a school of Islam that has its roots in Saudi Arabia and emphasises religious purity. Its followers reject the trappings of modern life, including music, Western styles of dress and taking part in politics.