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 [...]
ILO Scrutinizes Algeria’s Anti-Terrorism Law After Union Submissions on Article 87 bis
The issue of trade union freedoms and freedom of expression in Algeria has witnessed a significant development at the international level, after the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations of the International Labour Organization (ILO) submitted a formal request to the Algerian government regarding the application of Article 87 bis of the Penal Code. This request comes within the framework of monitoring the implementation of ILO Convention No. 105 concerning the abolition of trade unionism.
Workplace Accidents in Algeria: Two Workers Killed in Hassi Messaoud Oil Field Fire Expose Failures in Occupational Safety
Workplace accidents in Algeria continue. Two workers from ENSP GROUP were killed and several others sustained injuries of varying severity in a serious accident that occurred on March 7, 2026, at an oil field in the Hassi Messaoud region. The accident involved a Snubbing HRS 151 drilling rig after a fire broke out while working on an oil well. According to initial reports […]
March 8: Women Trade Unionists in Algeria Between Courage and Repression
On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Confederation of Productive Forces of Trade Unions extends its appreciation and respect to all Algerian working women, and in particular to the militant women trade unionists within independent unions, who continue to defend dignity and social rights in difficult circumstances marked by increasing administrative and judicial pressure. Throughout history, Algerian women have played a vital role […]