The Amnesty International report on the human rights situation in Algeria has highlighted the abuse of human rights in Algeria by both Government forces and armed militant groups.
The political and security situation in Algeria has long been of grave concern to the Government and to our partners in the European Union. The Union has repeatedly called on all sides to the conflict to cease all acts of violence in order to allow for peaceful dialogue and reconciliation. While acknowledging that it is for the people of Algeria themselves to resolve the current conflict on the basis of reconciliation, the Union has pointed out that respect for human rights is an obligation on all political forces and individuals in Algeria, and has indicated its support for initiatives aimed at encouraging dialogue between those who reject terrorism and violence.