Trial of Trade Unionist Ali Mammeri on 29 October 2025
Algerian trade unionist Ali Mammeri will appear before the Oum El Bouaghi court tomorrow, October 29, 2025, after more than seven months of arbitrary detention. He was arrested at his workplace on March 19 and held incommunicado for several days, during which he claims to have been tortured. He will be tried on charges of «publishing or broadcasting information or documents via electronic or […]
Urgent Statement on the Arrest of Algerian Activists in the Sumud Flotilla
The Confederation of Trade Unions of Productive Forces (COSYFOP) received with deep concern the news of the arrest of a group of Algerian citizens by the Israeli occupation forces, following their participation in the steadfastness flotilla heading to Gaza. Among them was a young trade unionist affiliated with our confederation. They were transferred to Ketziot Prison in the Negev, known for its systematic violations of detainees' rights. We remind the Algerian government and its army of their constitutional duty […]
Algeria’s Mass Deportations of Sub-Saharan Migrants: COSYFOP Issues a New Report
As part of its campaigning activities, the Confederation of Trade Unions of Productive Forces (COSYFOP) announced the publication of a supplementary report documenting the serious human rights violations suffered by migrants from sub-Saharan Africa in Algeria since June 2025. The report’s main points: The report presents new evidence related to: the intensification of raids carried out by security forces in a number of states, especially Oran and Algiers […]
The Confederation of Trade Unions of Productive Forces raises the voice of African refugees at the 83rd session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.
Banjul – The Gambia | 5 May 2025 The Confederation of Productive Forces Trade Unions (COSYFOP), represented by its President Mr. Raouf Mellal, participated in the 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, held in the Gambian capital, Banjul. The participation was made possible through an invitation and facilitation by the African Defenders organization. This step reaffirms the Confederation’s commitment to both grassroots and international advocacy in support of human rights issues across the African continent. […]