Algerian authorities detain two journalists over news report
Authorities have imposed restrictions and censorship on the media ahead of the September presidential elections.
Algeria: New amendments to Penal Code will further entrench repression
As Algeria prepares for presidential elections this year, the amendments to the Penal Code are set to deepen repression.
Algeria: Detainees must be released and civic space opened
More than 200 people are currently detained for exercising their right to freedom of expression and other fundamental rights.
Algeria: Free people held after activist fled
“Algerian authorities’ revenge frenzy following Bouraoui’s departure only show how intent they are on keeping activists under their tight grip and putting their lives on hold.” – CIHRS
Algeria: Reverse decision to dissolve leading human rights group
“The Algerian authorities seem determined to shut down any independent activity that would shed light on human rights violations,” says HRW.
Algeria: Sixteen media leaders from 14 countries call for Ihsane El Kadi’s release
Imprisonment of Radio M and Maghreb Émergent director poses a grave threat to the right to information, say media leaders.
Algeria: Imprisonment of journalist Ihsane El Kadi is “distressing and dangerous”
Journalist’s detention is the culmination of years of judicial harassment designed to silence two of the last Algerian media outlets still providing a free debate and criticism.
Algeria: Authorities must protect freedom of expression and a free press
At least 14 journalists are under judicial proceedings. Four are in detention. We are witnessing an escalation of repression.
Activists denounce claims made by the Algerian UPR delegation to the UN regarding the state of the country’s human rights
Human rights defenders say the Algerian government continues to impose restrictions on free association and free expression amidst a rise in gender-based violence.
Algeria: Government must stop targeting human rights defenders and amend repressive laws
Ahead of Algeria’s Universal Periodic Review, rights groups call attention to the country’s deteriorating human rights situation.
Algeria: Authorities must end their assault on civic space and fundamental freedoms
Rights groups launch an online campaign to draw attention to how authorities have increasingly attempted to stifle dissenting voices and independent civil society.
Algeria: Spain forsakes international obligations in appalling refoulement of Algerian whistleblower
Rights groups condemn Spain’s deportation of Algerian activist Mohamed Benhalima who faces a high risk of torture, arbitrary detention and unfair trial in Algeria.
Algeria: Journalists and press freedom under attack
ARTICLE 19 calls on the Algerian authorities to put an immediate end to the continuous flow of violations against journalists and the media, and to reverse unconstitutional practices restricting free expression.
Algeria: Policies silencing ‘Hirak’ activists must end
Dozens of “Hirak” pro-democracy activists including journalist Khaled Drareni, are released as the movement takes to the street to mark its second anniversary. Rights groups call on the international community to urge Algerian authorities to end policies aimed at silencing peaceful free expression and assembly.