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 [...]
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 […]