Banjul – During the 81st session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, held in Banjul, Gambia, the Algerian delegation emphasized that the country has entered a new phase of development following the re-election of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. This phase is characterized by “continuing to build the rule of law and meeting the aspirations of the Algerian people”, with the president committed to pursuing political reforms through a comprehensive review of key legislations.
These legislative reforms include amendments to the Political Parties Law, Associations Law, and the Municipal and Provincial Codes. The reforms aim to strengthen political, union, and media freedoms, uphold accountability, and separate politics from financial interests while maintaining the fundamental principles of national identity.
The Algerian delegation stressed that these reforms reflect the country’s commitment to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. One example is the adoption of a draft decree establishing the rules for the National Observatory for the Prevention of Discrimination and Hate Speech, which operates under the supervision of the President of the Republic. This observatory serves as a mechanism for reporting discriminatory acts to judicial authorities and conducting periodic evaluations on efforts to prevent hate speech. Additionally, Algeria has implemented several programs and policies aimed at promoting the rights of women, children, and the elderly.
International Solidarity and Human Rights Issues
On the international level, the Algerian delegation urged the African Commission to present a resolution reaffirming Africa’s solidarity with the Palestinian people and condemning the human rights violations committed by the Israeli occupation in the occupied Palestinian territories.
The delegation also reaffirmed Algeria’s unwavering support for the right of the Sahrawi people to self-determination and called for an end to the illegal occupation of their lands and the exploitation of their resources. The delegation cited a recent European Court of Justice ruling that declared the trade agreements between the European Commission and the occupying forces unlawful due to the violation of the Sahrawi people’s rights without their consent.
In this context, the Algerian delegation reiterated its call for the African Commission to comply with the decisions of the Executive Council of the African Union, which demand that the commission undertake a fact-finding mission on human rights violations in occupied Western Sahara. The delegation urged the commission to fulfill its mandate in accordance with the provisions of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
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Author: nor-eleslam
Algeria, African Commission on Human Rights, Western Sahara, Palestinian Rights, African Union
