title: Benaouda Hadj Hacène Bachterzi
text: # Benaouda Hadj Hacène Bachterzi
  
  Benaouda Hadj Hacène Bachterzi (1894-1958) was an Algerian politician and publicist. He founded and managed the "Es-Sandjak" ("l’Etandard") and "Le cri indigene" newspapers, which focused on the interests of native Algerian Muslims during French colonial rule. Bachterzi was also actively involved in many associations and was elected a Municipal councilor in Oran at the age of twenty-five.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Bachterzi was born in Oran into one of the oldest bourgeoisie families of Turkish origin.
  
  