Did the Popular Hirak Succeed? A Question That Allows No Courtesy
A blog post by the Confederation's president, Mellal Raouf, on the seventh anniversary of the popular movement: I was pleased to participate in a seminar and special coverage organized by Al Magharibia TV in Paris. It was an opportunity to meet a number of activists and key figures in the political arena. Frankly, I noticed that some of them held a negative view of me; I don't know if it was for ideological or personal reasons. Nevertheless, I tried to engage with them...
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 […]
Algeria | Statement of Support for the Nationwide Transport Sector Strike

The National Independent Union of Public Administration Employees (SNAPAP) expresses its full solidarity and support for public transport workers, including freight carriers (truck drivers), public transport drivers, and taxi drivers, who have been on strike across the country since January 1, 2026. SNAPAP strongly condemns the arrests, prosecutions, and all forms of persecution to which the peacefully striking drivers are subjected, whose only "crime" is […]
A Nationwide Truck Drivers’ Strike Disrupts Supplies and Puts the Algerian Government in a Prolonged Standoff

A general strike by truck drivers began today, Thursday, January 1, 2026, across several Algerian provinces, following a prior announcement widely circulated on social media in recent days. The strike saw a significant response from its first day, directly impacting supply chains, particularly in the fuel sector, where severe shortages of fuel were reported.