Algeria News Portal:On World Press Freedom Day (May 3), the National Organization of Algerian Journalists reaffirmed its commitment to a media landscape supported by laws, enabling the press to defend Algeria’s stability and image against fake news. The organization emphasized that freedom of opinion and a responsible press are inseparable pillars of democracy, and that journalism is both a constitutional right and a national mission rooted in truth, impartiality, and responsibility.
The statement highlighted the press as a guarantor of sustainable development and institutional strength in the “New Algeria” under President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. It called for improving journalists’ socio-professional conditions through better wages, social protection, and protection from discrimination, while fostering a legislative environment that safeguards their dignity.
Training was stressed as essential for professionalism, with calls for periodic programs aligned with international standards to strengthen digital skills without compromising accuracy or impartiality. The organization urged alignment with Algeria’s digital transformation strategy, enhancing media platforms to keep pace with modern demands.
It also encouraged journalists to promote national sovereignty and amplify Algeria’s narrative globally, supporting the country’s development path, economic projects, and regional integration. The press was praised for defending national causes, particularly Palestine and Western Sahara, and for its role as a united professional family committed to truth, ethics, and Algeria’s enduring principles.
