Topic: 2025 – Treatment of Prisoners
Country: Algeria
Delegate Name: Anishka Bhargava
Committee: Human Rights Council
Treatment of Prisoners
Country: Algeria
Name: Anishka Bhargava
School: Forest Hills Northern
Many countries deal with issues such as overcrowding, poor health care, unsanitation, and a lack of access to support. The United Nations has made certain recommendations for prisoner rights within the Rights. Over 11 million people around the world remain behind bars, with reports from many different regions showing that different conditions often fall below the requirements. Issues of abuse by guards and poor mental health support remain a global challenge.
The issues faced by the prison system of Algeria are similar to other nations. Recent studies show that the country retains approximately 94,700 prisoners, with about 19 percent in pre trial detention. Many of those facilities have faced overcrowding issues and outdated infrastructure. According to human rights researchers, some prisons run above their capacity, which led to bad ventilation and sanitation. Meanwhile, Algeria has pursued different initiatives for prisoners rehabilitation, including different programs like educational opportunities. In the year 2025, over 10,000 Algerian inmates applied to take academic examinations. This shows how Algeria is against prisoners treatment.
Algeria has signed big agreements related to prisoner treatment, including the ICCPR and the Mandela Rules. Many of those have been taken into national law, including protections against torture and requirements for basic medical care. However, resource limitations make it difficult for developing countries. Algeria supports the international community’s goals but will continue to seek for increased technical and financial assistance for facilities upgrade, reduce overcrowding, and strengthen staff training.
The delegation calls for increased UN funding of prison modernization, international training programs for staff, and support for more community service. Algeria also encourages independent monitoring for greater protection of vulnerable prisoners, such as minors and those with mental health needs. These proposals have aimed to improve prisons, and contribute to long term reuniting.
