World Amazigh Congress

The World Amazigh Congress (Berber: Agraw Amaḍlan Amaziɣ (G.M.M.), ⴰⴳⵔⴰⵡ ⴰⵎⴰⴹⵍⴰⵏ ⴰⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖ) is an international organization which aims to protect and promote awareness of the Berber people's identity, language and culture, across North Africa.[1]

In October 2011, Fathi Ben Khalifa was elected president of the Congress, replacing Belkacem Lounes.[1][2]

In July 2015, Kamira nayt Saïd was elected as a new president for the next 3 years.[3]

References
  1. Deutsche Welle: Libya's Berbers feel rejected by transitional government
  2. http://www.elwatan.com/actualite/un-libyen-elu-president-04-10-2011-142084_109.php
  3. الكونغرس العالمي الأمازيغي ينتخب "نايت سيد" رئيسة لثلاث سنوات (in Arabic)


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