Hirak Activist and Union Leader Ali Maamri Appears Before Investigative Judge in Oum El Bouaghi
On June 12, 2025, the investigating judge at the Oum El Bouaghi court summoned trade unionist Ali Mammeri for a second investigation into his trade union and human rights activities, particularly his previous attempt to establish a trade union committee and an independent association concerned with human rights defenders and activists of the popular movement. Background to the case: Ali Mammeri, born in 1985 and father of two girls, is an employee in the culture sector and currently holds the position of president of the union […]
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. […]