Espionage Earthquake: Algeria’s Spy Chief Escapes With State Secrets
Ujasusi Blog’s North Africa Monitoring Team | 20 September 2025 | 0425 BST
Algeria has launched a high-priority manhunt for General Abdelkader Haddad, also known as Nacer El Djinn, the former head of the country’s powerful internal intelligence agency (DGSI), after he reportedly fled the country by sea with loyal officers. El Djinn, once a key figure in Algeria’s repressive security architecture, is feared to have state secrets that could destabilise the regime if leaked.