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Spain/Algeria: UN seized of Madrid’s expulsion of whistleblower Mohamed ABDELLAH to torture and arbitrary detention in Algeria

The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) has been seized of the case of 

06 Oct 2026
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Repressions transnationales

Alkarama submits contribution to the United Nations on arbitrary detention and transnational repression

On 1 July 2026, Alkarama submitted a contribution to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) as part of its annual thematic report on arbitrary deprivation of liberty in the context of transnational repression. 

07 Jul 2026
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مساهمة الكرامة في الأعمال الانتقامية

ALKARAMA’S 2026 ANNUAL REPORT ON REPRISALS AGAINST HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS TO THE UN SECRETARY-GENERAL: SHRINKING CIVIC SPACE GLOBALLY, GROWING TRANSNATIONAL RISKS

On 15 April 2026, Alkarama submitted its annual contribution to the UN Secretary-General's report on intimidation and reprisals against persons cooperating with United Nations human rights mechanisms

12 May 2026
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Algeria
Our concerns
  • Serious and persistent violations of the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and use of force against demonstrators;
  • Serious and persistent violations of the right to freedom of expression through systematic arrests of individuals critical of the government, including political opponents, human rights defenders and other peaceful activists;
  • Use of torture and ill-treatment against prisoners of opinion in detention, and denial of medical care;
  • Absence of independence of the judiciary.

 

 

Human Rights Instruments
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Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment (UNCAT)
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International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (ICPPED)
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Human Rights Council
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Membership of Human Rights Council:
  • 2006, 2014-2016, 2016, 2023-2025
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Latest Reports
الأعمال الانتقامية 2026

Report of the Secretary-General on reprisals against persons cooperating with United Nations human rights mechanisms

Algeria
Thematic
ALGERIA: UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW 2022 - 4 TH CYCLE - ALKARAMA'S SUBMISSION TO THE STAKEHOLDERS’ SUMMARY

ALGERIA: UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW 2022 - 4 TH CYCLE - ALKARAMA'S SUBMISSION TO THE STAKEHOLDERS’ SUMMARY

Algeria
Universal Periodic Review
Report
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Algeria: Human Rights Committee - 4th Review - Alkarama's report - June 2018

Algeria
Human Rights Committee
Report
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Algeria: Universal Periodic Review - 3rd Cycle- Alkarama's Report- Sep 2016

Algeria
Universal Periodic Review
Report
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Algeria: Working Group on Arbitrary Detention - Opinion 17/2007 - Djameleddine LASKRI

Algeria
Special Procedures
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