Amazigh Flag: Meaning and History

History of the flag
The Amazigh flag was the brainchild of Youcef Medkour, a former factory worker turned pro-Berber activist.
It was formalized in 1997 in Tafira at the first assembly of the Amazigh World Congress.
What do the elements of the flag mean?

The letter ‘yaz’ in the Tifinagh alphabet means ‘free man’. Red symbolizes the blood shed for freedom.
Represents the mediterranean, freedom and spirituality.
Green illustrates the Atlas Mountains.
Yellow embodies the Sahara desert and evokes warmth, resilience and light.
