The ITUC 2026 Report and Algeria: An Important Recognition, Yet Many Violations Remain in the Shadows
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has released its 2026 Global Rights Index, one of the leading global assessments of workers’ rights and trade union freedoms. Regarding Algeria, the report makes a significant reference to imprisoned trade union leader **Ali Mammeri**, presenting his case as an example of the violations faced by trade unionists because of their legitimate union activities. This recognition marks an important development in the international visibility of trade union rights concerns in Algeria […]
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 [...]
Eight UN Mandate Holders Call on Algeria to Clarify the Cases of Ali Mammeri and Mohamed Tadjadit
In a remarkable and unprecedented move, eight UN Special Rapporteurs and Working Groups addressed an official letter to the Algerian authorities, demanding urgent clarification regarding the situation of Ali Mamri, a trade unionist and leader in COSEVOP, and Mohamed Tadjadit, a human rights activist and poet. The letter, issued on December 8, 2025, within the framework of the Human Rights Council's special procedures mechanisms, represents a significant development in the approach to […]
Trade Unionist Ali Mammeri Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison Despite International Appeals
The Algerian judiciary issued a final ruling today, sentencing trade unionist Ali Mamri to ten years in prison, in one of the most serious cases related to trade union freedoms in the country in recent years. Ali Mamri is a well-known trade union figure and a member of the Confederation of Productive Forces Trade Unions (COSYFOP). His name has been associated in recent years with his public advocacy for social rights […]