Algeria Bound

(Photo: Policemen in plain clothes assaulting an elderly man in Algiers) - The UN voiced alarm Tuesday at reports of sexual violence in detention and disproportionate use of force against protesters in Algeria, calling for investigations into all alleged abuses. The...

(Photo: Algeria president Tebboune (left) and his Prime Minister Djerad) - Algeria's government warned trade unions Thursday against "exploitation" by "subversive" groups, as it seeks to calm mounting anger amid a social crisis ahead of elections next month. The...

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Sunday urged his government to open "a dialogue" with social partners to appease mounting social anger. Unemployment at 15 percent, soaring prices and shortages of basic food items have all added to turmoil caused by a deep...

Algerian authorities on Thursday released on probation a leading opposition activist opposed to the country's forthcoming elections, a prisoners' support group said. Karim Tabbou, a key figure in demonstrations that forced longtime president Abdelaziz Bouteflika to...