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Imprisonment of Activists in Algeria

Summary

The European Parliament calls for the release of imprisoned labour and human rights activists in Algeria and urges the repeal of restrictive laws on assembly and association.
10 30.04.2015
Other
civil law
labour law
human rights
social policy
political party
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament condemns the arrest and detention of several peaceful activists and labour rights defenders in Algeria.
  • Current Algerian penal laws allow for the prosecution of individuals participating in unauthorised demonstrations, carrying prison sentences.
  • Restrictive legislation regarding the registration and functioning of non-governmental organisations limits freedom of association.
  • The motion reminds Algeria that respect for democratic principles and human rights is an essential element of its agreement with the European Union.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the imprisonment of workers and human rights activists in Algeria MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the imprisonment of human and workers' rights activists in Algeria MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the imprisonment of human and workers' rights activists in Algeria MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the imprisonment of human and workers' rights activists in Algeria MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the imprisonment of human and workers' rights activists in Algeria MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Imprisonment of Workers and Human Rights Activists in Algeria MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Imprisonment of human and workers' right activists in Algeria Imprisonment of human and workers' rights activists in Algeria
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