Algeria
Tuesday 13.12.2022 Algeria - Latest Developments -
Criminalisation of activists and journalists continue
During 2022, the prosecution, intimidation and criminalisation of human rights defenders and activists continue, especially after authorities approved legislation to expand the definition of terrorism. Read more
Wednesday 15.12.2021 Algeria - Latest Developments -
Repression intensifies as Hirak protests resume
Ahead of the Legislative elections, the government arrested and prosecuted several activists and implemented a crackdown on protests. Read more
Thursday 3.12.2020 Algeria - Latest Developments -
NGOs call on authorities to end persecution of activists
In September 2020, 31 organisations called on the Algerian authorities to end their ongoing and accelerated persecution of activists, critical voices, and independent journalists. The statement came out ahead of the 1 November constitutional referendum and also in regards to worrisome COVID-related restrictions on civil and political freedoms. Read more
Wednesday 14.6.2017 Algeria - Latest Developments -
Minister vows to crush dissent "with an iron fist" ahead of elections
Algeria's interior minister used strong language to threaten those he perceives as destabilising the country amidst large-scale protests and boycotts. Read more
Thursday 1.9.2016 Algeria - Expression -
Expression
Algeria’s 2012 Law on Information places substantial restrictions on the ability of associations to publish and disseminate information. Read more
Thursday 1.9.2016 Algeria - Peaceful Assembly -
Peaceful Assembly
The right to freedom of peaceful assembly is severely restricted in Algeria, in both law and practice. Read more
Thursday 1.9.2016 Algeria - Association -
Association
Algeria’s 2012 Law on Associations grants the government sweeping powers to regulate the activities of associations, and to refuse to register, re-register, or dissolve, them. Read more
Thursday 1.9.2016 Algeria - Overview -
Algeria-Overview
In spite of progressive constitutional changes adopted by the Algerian parliament in early 2016, Algerian civil society operates in an environment highly restrictive to human rights. Read more