Algeria

As Algeria prepares for presidential elections this year, the amendments to the Penal Code are set to deepen repression.

More than 200 people are currently detained for exercising their right to freedom of expression and other fundamental rights.

“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

“The Algerian authorities seem determined to shut down any independent activity that would shed light on human rights violations,” says HRW.

Imprisonment of Radio M and Maghreb Émergent director poses a grave threat to the right to information, say media leaders.

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.

At least 14 journalists are under judicial proceedings. Four are in detention. We are witnessing an escalation of repression.

Human rights defenders say the Algerian government continues to impose restrictions on free association and free expression amidst a rise in gender-based violence.

Ahead of Algeria’s Universal Periodic Review, rights groups call attention to the country’s deteriorating human rights situation.

Rights groups launch an online campaign to draw attention to how authorities have increasingly attempted to stifle dissenting voices and independent civil society.

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.

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.

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.

Amidst an escalating crackdown on civil society and freedom of expression, the European Parliament adopted an urgency resolution calling attention to the rapid deterioration of civic space and fundamental freedoms in the country.