Algerian authorities must stop their assault on civic space and fundamental freedoms
Montreal, May 19, 2022 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) today joins 37 organizations in launching a global campaign against the increasing repression of civic liberties and human rights in Algeria. Below is the joint letter.
CJPME Joins Partners to Denounce Human Rights Violations in Algeria
Montreal, June 22, 2021 — Today, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) joins dozens of organizations from around the world in denouncing the Algerian government’s alarming crackdown on dissent, and violations of human rights. In 2019, Algeria saw significant civil unrest, with massive numbers of citizens taking peacefully to the streets. The 2019 protests called for dramatic political reforms and a reshaping of the entire governing system, but were met with stiff government violence and repression. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, protests resumed in February, 2021, and the Algerian government has again responded brutally.