MENA Rights Group and 14 partners organisations come together to call on Algeria to refrain from resuming executions, repeal the expansion of the death penalty, and engage with civil society in a legislative process toward its abolition.

MENA Rights Group joins partner organisations in calling for the immediate release of six journalists working at the independent investigative journalism platform Matsadaash.

Every year, the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) presents an annual report documenting cases of reprisals against individuals who have engaged with the UN. This year’s report, covering 32 states between May 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026, highlights deepening concerns with regards to the persistent use of transnational repression.