When “Legitimacy” Becomes a Trap: The Tragic Fate of a Unionist Who Chose the “Official” Side
An article by Raouf Malal Geneva 07/20/2025 In Algeria, it is no longer surprising that a union member is thrown into prison simply for notifying a strike. However, what happened to union leader Lounis Saidi presents us with a dangerous paradox: the man did not belong to an “unrecognized” independent union, as the authorities usually accuse us. Rather, he held the position of Secretary-General of the National Federation of Workers […]
Digital Crackdown in Algeria: Top Global Petition Platforms Blocked Nationwide
A field investigation by Kozifob confirms the digital muzzling of freedom of expression in Algeria in the era of digital activism. Amid the political and social transformations taking place in Algeria, a dangerous phenomenon is emerging that reflects the extent of restrictions imposed on public freedoms and human rights, even in the digital space. It has become clear that Change.org and Avaaz.org, two of the largest global platforms for campaigns and popular appeals, are suffering from […]
Trade Union Repression Spares No One: The Case of Saïda Neghza’s Imprisonment
In a dangerous development that reflects the systematic restrictions on trade union and economic freedoms in Algeria, Ms. Saida Neghza, the former president of the General Confederation of Algerian Enterprises (CGEA), was imprisoned under a four-year sentence issued by the Algerian judiciary in a case related to collecting endorsements during the recent presidential elections. This sentence coincided with her forced removal from the presidency […]
The arrest of the Secretary-General of the Railway Union has thrown the union scene into disarray on the eve of a national strike that was called off at the last minute.
The National Federation of Railway Workers, affiliated with the General Union of Algerian Workers (UGTA), experienced a surprising development after its former Secretary-General, Lounis Saidi, was placed in pretrial detention on Friday, July 5, 2025. This development led to the cancellation of the open-ended national strike scheduled to begin Sunday, July 7, in a move that has thrown the sector's union scene into disarray. Saidi had […]