Information for refugees, asylum-seekers and displaced people in Algeria.

Provided by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

Beware of fraud!

Please remember that all services provided by UNHCR and other partners are free of charge. No one should ask you for money, services, or favours in exchange for UNHCR assistance. If this happens, please report it to UNHCR.

Emergency line

If you are arrested, at risk of refoulement, or facing another urgent protection concern, contact the UNHCR emergency line immediately: +213 661 69 68 41

Calls are answered by UNHCR staff from Sunday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Outside these hours, you will hear an automatic message in Arabic, French and English. You will be asked to send an SMS. If you cannot send an SMS, you can leave a voice message.

UNHCR will review all messages and contact you if follow-up is needed.