Louisa Hanoune on Trade Union Freedoms: Between Facts and Political Exploitation
The recent statements made by Louisa Hanoune, leader of the Algerian Workers' Party, have brought the issue of trade union freedoms back to the forefront of public debate. She based her remarks on shocking figures reflecting the extent of repression against workers and union members, particularly in the transport sector. However, the danger of these statements lies not only in their content but also in their blatant selectivity, their overt political manipulation, and their clear contradiction of the most basic principles […]
A Law Against Dissent: How Algeria’s Amended Nationality Law Criminalizes Opposition
The Algerian parliament today approved an amendment to the Algerian nationality law. Regardless of the final wording, which will become clear after publication in the Official Gazette, the information circulating about this amendment reveals a highly dangerous trend: transforming nationality from an inherent and inalienable right into a punitive tool used to silence dissidents, particularly those abroad. The amendment to the law […]
COSYFOP Calls for the Immediate Release of French Journalist Gleizes After a Seven-Year Prison Sentence
The Confederation of Productive Forces Trade Unions (COSYFOP) is calling on the Algerian government to immediately release French journalist Christophe Gleizes, following the confirmation of his seven-year prison sentence in a case that has garnered significant attention in international media and diplomatic circles. This call comes amid growing concerns about the impact of this case on Algeria's image and its international commitments regarding freedom of expression.
A Truth That Strikes a Nerve: What Sparked the Backlash Against the Environmental Protection Committee’s “Rescue Statement” ?
The battle for awareness regarding nature enters a critical phase. The ink had barely dried on the national statement issued by the National Committee for the Environment, Forests, and Climate (CNEFC/COSYFOP) on December 1, 2025, which sounded the alarm to save what remains of Algeria's wildlife, when fierce and organized campaigns were launched by some hunting associations, attacking the committee and describing its decisions as "hostile" […]