Raouf Mellal: Trade Union Pluralism, Article 87 bis, and the Relationship Between Independent Unions and the International Trade Union Confederation
In an interview with Radio des sans voix, Raouf Mellal, President of the Trade Union Confederation of Productive Forces (COSYFOP), addressed three major challenges facing trade union work in Algeria today: the myth of official trade union pluralism and its impact on independent unions, the risks posed by Article 87 bis of the Penal Code, COSYFOP’s international action on this issue, and the troubled relationship between Algerian independent unions and the International Trade Union Confederation […]
Government Briefing on Migrant Labour in Algeria
In an official statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on 21 April 2026, a government meeting chaired by Mr. Seifi Ghrieb was announced. The meeting was devoted to examining a number of socio-economic issues, including a draft executive decree on social security reimbursements, as well as a presentation on the employment of foreign labour in Algeria. From a trade union perspective […]
Mustapha Lahouiri | UN Support for Trade Unionists Defending Forests in Algeria
A UN Signal Reopens the Case Mary Lawlor, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders, has once again drawn attention to the situation of environmental and trade union activist Mustapha Lahouiri, expressing concern over the judicial harassment he faces as a result of his peaceful efforts to protect forests. This statement goes beyond a purely humanitarian dimension; it clearly signals that […]
The Pope’s Visit to Algeria: Ali Mammeri at the Center of a Human Rights Appeal
An international message breaks the diplomatic silence in a remarkable move ahead of the Pope's anticipated visit to Algeria from April 13th to 15th, 2026. Prominent international organizations, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, sent a joint message calling on him to use this visit to directly address human rights issues with the Algerian authorities. This [...]