Tag Archives: Algeria

Policing since the Arab Spring

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Gary Cordner

This article reviews police reform efforts across the Arab world since 2011. Policing in the region remains focused more on protecting state control than on protecting and serving people, but modest changes have taken place in several countries. Some reforms … Continue reading →

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One size doesn’t fit all

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Gary Cordner

This policy brief identifies 4 scenarios with different implications for police reform in post-conflict situations. Experts stress the importance of taking local circumstances into account, but it is not always recognized — “in mission after mission … training programs have been … Continue reading →

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Strengthening AfriPol

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Gary Cordner

This column takes note of the appointment of Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police as a vice-chair of AfriPol following the organization’s first general assembly in May. Inasmuch as the new regional institution awaits formal recognition from the African Union, a … Continue reading →

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Religion police

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Gary Cordner

This international review identifies 17 nations with police that enforce religious norms, all located in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East. These nations represent about 9% of the world’s countries.

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Afripol created

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Gary Cordner

African police heads have announced creation of the African Police Cooperation Organisation (Afripol). It will be based in Algeria and focus mainly on coordination, analysis, and intelligence sharing, similar to Ameripol, ASEANapol, and Europol.

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Video works in Algeria too

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Gary Cordner

This story highlights the impact of citizen journalists, video, and the Internet to bring national and international attention to alleged police mistreatment of protesters in Algeria, particularly members of religious and ethnic minority groups.

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