These observers, among others, pointed to the law as a significant source of arbitrary arrests intended to suppress political activism. Organizations wishing to initiate regular publications must obtain authorization from the government. In 2020, Algeria held a constitutional referendum, which President TEBBOUNE enacted in January 2021. Penalties for violations of the rights of union members range from fines of DZD 10,000-50,000 ($85-$425) for first offenses or DZD 50,000-100,000 ($425-$850) and 30 days-six months in prison for repeat offenses. Abdelkader Kouafi, the National Autonomous Union of Sonelgaz Gas and Electricity Workers secretary-general, and Slimane Benzine, president of the National Federation of Internal Security Workers, were sentenced to imprisonment and fines for objecting to poor conditions of work and to the sexual harassment of women workers. The Ministry of National Solidarity, Family, and the Status of Women provided some financial support to health-care-oriented NGOs, but for many NGOs, such financial support represented a small fraction of their budgets. Some organizations maintained a list of LGBTI-friendly hospitals, and several NGOs operated mobile clinics specifically for vulnerable communities. Respect for Civil Liberties, Including: b. Algeria covers an area of 2,381,741 square kilometres (919,595 sq mi), making it the world's tenth largest nation by area, and the largest nation in Africa. With a population of 44 million, Algeria is the ninth-most populous country in Africa, and the 32nd-most populous country in the world. A coalition of Islamic and secular opposition parties boycotted the election, describing it as a masquerade and asserting that President Bouteflika was unfit to run due to his health. Note: in the 1998 census data, the sum of the province populations is 2 less than the reported total for Algeria. )hydroelectricity: 0.1% of total installed capacity (2020 est. SNAPAP and other independent unions faced government interference throughout the year, including official obstruction of general assembly meetings and police harassment during sit-in protests. Financial Disclosure: The law stipulates that all elected government officials and those appointed by presidential decree must declare their assets the month they commence their jobs, if there is substantial change in their wealth while they are in office, and at the end of their term. The military territory was divided into three Generally speaking, the civil The list of essential services included banking, radio, and television. The departments were subdivided Religious Beliefs In AlgeriaSunni Islam. Sunni Islam in Algeria constitutes the majority of the population. Judaism. Judaism in Algeria dates back to the 14th Century when Jews migrated in large numbers into Algeria after being persecuted and driven from Spain.Protestant Christianity. Shia Islam. Religious Freedom and Tolerance in Algeria. and Guelma. )10.51% (2019 est. The law gives the authorities broad power to ban books that run counter to the constitution, the Muslim religion and other religions, national sovereignty and unity, the national identity and cultural values of society, national security and defense concerns, public order concerns, and the dignity of the human being and individual and collective rights. It further prohibits books that make apology for colonialism, terrorism, crime, and racism.. Touggourt. (I use "commune" to translate the French "commune," and "municipality" to wilaya). $487.716 billion (2021 est. Since the subdivision He declared, with considerable accuracy, that Algeria was not a French province but an Arab country, a European colony, and a French camp. This attitude aroused certain hopes among Algerians, but they were destroyed by the emperors downfall in 1870. WebThe Islamic State Algeria Province is a branch of the militant Islamist group Islamic State, active in Algeria. In January 2018 the government imposed an indefinite suspension on the importation of roughly 850 products, subject to periodic review. The ministry maintained that organizations that were refused accreditation or that did not receive a response within the specified time period could appeal to the State Council, the administrative court responsible for cases involving the government. )-5.1% (2020 est. The Ministry of National Solidarity, Family, and Women reported that it ran 238 centers throughout the country that provided support for persons with intellectual, auditory, vision, and physical disabilitiesdown from 242 the previous year. UNHCR registered more than 10,000 Syrians, but fewer than 7,000 remained registered with UNHCR as of September. ~1962: Name of Bne department changed to Annaba. )percent of municipal solid waste recycled: 8% (2013 est. Furthermore, all public demonstrations, including protests and strikes, must receive prior government authorization. The law also bans political party ties to nonpolitical associations and regulates party financing and reporting requirements. The referendum, parliamentary elections, and local elections saw record low voter turnout. This information can be put together to approximate the territorial extent of subdivisions. parts of the Tunisian and Moroccan borders are still in dispute. 1955-08-07: Bne department formed by taking the eastern arrondissements of Constantine department: Bne The countrys Jewish population numbered fewer than 200 persons. The French southward conquest of the entirety of Algeria proceeded throughout the 19th century and was marked by many atrocities. More than 100,000 Sahrawis are estimated to be living in five refugee camps in southwestern Algeria near Tindouf. The law states that a person claiming domestic abuse must visit a forensic physician for an examination to document injuries and that the physician must determine that the injuries suffered incapacitated the victim for 15 days. El Watanreported that almost 10 percent of ballots cast were invalid. Construction workers and domestic workers were reportedly vulnerable. Copyright 2000, 2001, 2003-2006, 2011, 2013-2015 by Gwillim Law. According to statistics from womens advocacy groups published in the local press, between 100 and 200 women died each year from domestic violence. Discrimination: Although the constitution provides for gender equality, aspects of the law and traditional social practices discriminated against women. The 89 organizations were given formal notices to abide by the law. As a result, officials suspended six individuals. The law prohibits all forms of forced or compulsory labor. The Ministry authorized the import of only 350 copies ofJeune Afriquefor delivery to various institutions. The Sahrawi refugees had not sought local integration or naturalization during their 40-year stay in the refugee camps near Tindouf, and the Polisario Front continued to call for a referendum on independence in Western Sahara. Police arrested and interrogated some of the demonstrators and released them after about an hour. The UN LOCODE page for Algeria lists locations in the country, some of them with their latitudes and longitudes, some with their ISO 3166-2 codes for their subdivisions. Global AIDS Coordinator and Global Health Diplomacy, Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, Special Representative for Syria Engagement, U.S. Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, Office of the U.S. Women may own businesses, enter into contracts, and pursue careers similar to those of men. Discrimination, Societal Abuses, and Trafficking in Persons, a. Under French ), $5.574 billion (2019 est. Elections for the lower chamber of parliament were held in May 2017 and did not result in significant changes in the composition of the government. In September the Ministry of Communication stated there were 268 accredited written publications. Access to Basic Services: UNHCR provided registered refugees with modest food assistance and lodging support. Most major opposition parties lost seats in the elections, and several parties claimed the results were significantly altered by fraud. The law states that members of local, provincial, and national assemblies are elected for five-year terms and that presidential elections occur within 30 days prior to the expiration of the presidential term. Several opposition political parties claimed voter turnout figures were inflated and that the results were fraudulent. In-country Movement: The constitution provides citizens the right to freely choose their place of residence and to move throughout the national territory. The government requires that foreign diplomats and private sector personnel have armed security escorts from the government should members of these groups travel outside of Algiers wilaya (province), El-Oued, and Illizi, near hydrocarbon industry installations and the Libyan border, respectively. II, United Nations, New UNHCR offices in Algiers reported an estimated 200 to 300 asylum requests per month, mostly from Syrian, Palestinian, and sub-Saharan African individuals coming from Mali, Guinea, Central African Republic, Cote dIvoire, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In the 2000s, a wave of educated Algerians went abroad seeking skilled jobs in a wider range of destinations, increasing their presence in North America and Spain. There were no reports that the government granted refugee status and asylum to new refugee applicants during the year. St. Martin's Press, New York, 1981. 1958-03-17: Sada department created by taking parts of Oran, Saoura, and Tiaret departments. Local elections took place in November 2021. The constitution provides for the right of peaceful assembly, but the government continued to curtail this right. 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