Algeria reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to protecting and promoting human rights at all levels during a speech by Algeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Rachid Beladhane, at an interactive dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to peaceful assembly and association.
Beladhane expressed Algeria’s gratitude to the UN Special Rapporteur, Clément Nyaletsossi Voule, for his visit to Algeria and the detailed report he presented following his mission.
He emphasized Algeria’s dedication to open dialogue and cooperation with UN mechanisms, stating the country’s intention to work with these mechanisms to “enhance the human rights situation in Algeria.”
Regarding the freedom of association and civil society, Algeria’s UN representative stressed that the freedom to form associations is fully exercised in accordance with the law and international standards. He noted that “the restrictions mentioned in the report are necessary to prevent terrorism financing and ensure the independence of associations,” and that civil society’s involvement in anti-corruption efforts is encouraged without discrimination.
On religious associations, Beladhane clarified that “freedom of religion is guaranteed by the constitution and practiced according to the law,” explaining that the closure of unlicensed places of worship was due to security reasons and in compliance with standards.
Concerning public gatherings and demonstrations, he affirmed that Algerian law clearly defines the conditions for organizing them while respecting public order.
