The diplomatic tension between France and Algeria has escalated after Algeria ordered the expulsion of 12 French embassy staff in response to the arrest of an Algerian consulate official linked to the kidnapping of TikTok influencer Amir Boukhors. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has warned that France would respond immediately if the expulsions proceed. Boukhors, a political asylum seeker, accused the Algerian government of orchestrating his kidnapping. Algeria has also issued arrest warrants against him, complicating the diplomatic relationship between the two nations.
"The decision to expel our staff is unjustified and disconnected from any legal proceeding, as I advised the Algerian authorities to halt these measures."
"If the expulsions go forward as planned, France will react decisively, as the ongoing diplomatic tensions continue to heighten over the recent kidnapping incident."
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