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 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. […]