A Scandal Shakes the Credibility of the Algerian Red Crescent
In light of the rapidly unfolding developments surrounding the case of the head of the Algerian Red Crescent, Ibtissam Hamlaoui, and the serious accusations made by Yacine Ben Chattah regarding the mismanagement of humanitarian aid provided by the International Committee of the Red Cross, along with his claims of torture and ill-treatment during his detention, concerns are mounting about the extent of respect for human rights and transparency within […]
A serious escalation against trade union freedoms in Algeria
The Confederation of Trade Unions of Productive Forces (COSYFOP) condemned the verdict issued on October 29, 2025, by the Oum El Bouaghi court, sentencing Algerian trade unionist Ali Maamri, president of the National Union of Cultural Sector Employees (SNFC), to 15 years in prison on charges of “praising terrorism.” This verdict came after more than seven months of arbitrary detention, during which he was held incommunicado.
Trial of Trade Unionist Ali Mammeri on 29 October 2025
Algerian trade unionist Ali Mammeri will appear before the Oum El Bouaghi court tomorrow, October 29, 2025, after more than seven months of arbitrary detention. He was arrested at his workplace on March 19 and held incommunicado for several days, during which he claims to have been tortured. He will be tried on charges of «publishing or broadcasting information or documents via electronic or […]
Ali Mammeri Jailed on Terrorism Charges over Human Rights Group Initiative
Tomorrow, Tuesday, the case of trade union activist Ali Mammeri will be presented to the indictment chamber of the Oum El Bouaghi court, to consider the decision of the investigating judge who recently concluded his investigation and approved the criminal charges against Mammeri, most notably the charge of praising terrorism. His lawyer has formally appealed these charges in a written petition. According to what Ali Mammeri’s family told the Confederation website, the judge […]