Kansas town embraces Algeria at the World Cup as the nation itself grapples with human rights record

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The University of Kansas town in the US has warmly welcomed Algeria's national football team for the World Cup, with large crowds and public displays of support. This local enthusiasm contrasts with Algeria's ongoing struggles with human rights issues in the nation.

It is difficult to pinpoint exactly when Algeria felt at home in the small college town home to the University of Kansas. Might have been when 500 people showed up at the airport to welcome its national team for the World Cup. Or when players for The Fennecs saw the giant Algerian flag that local artist Stan Herd had crafted of mulch and sand.