Human Rights Activist, IUF representative in Algeria
abducted
October 1, 2012
On 1 October, Algerian IUF [International Union of Food,
Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers'
Associations] representative and human rights activist Yacine Zaïd was picked
up off the street in Hassi Messaoud in the Ouargla province by unidentified men
in a white Nissan 4×4 vehicle and has not been seen since. His location at this
time is unknown. Zaïd had earlier been beaten upon being taken into
custody by Algerian police prior to his release and subsequent abduction.
The IUF believes that Yacine Zaïd’s well-being and perhaps
even his life is at risk because of his outspoken work in defence of human
rights in Algeria and his long-standing defence of workers’ rights, now as an
IUF representative in that country.
The IUF calls on the Algerian authorities to act immediately
to secure the release of Yacine Zaïd, guarantee his security and restore his
full rights. We also call on authorities to investigate the matter fully and
bring those responsible to justice.
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