Tensions between France and Algeria are escalating following the expulsion of diplomats from both countries. The conflict centers around the alleged kidnapping of Algerian activist Amir Boukhors in Paris, leading to the arrest of an Algerian consular official. Algeria demanded the extradition of Boukhors, who had been granted asylum in France. Recent diplomatic efforts had aimed to reconcile the relationships, but this incident marks a significant setback, with each country expelling 12 diplomats, signaling an increasingly fragile connection.
The diplomatic tussle stems from France's arrest of an Algerian consular official on allegations connected to the alleged kidnapping of an activist, Amir Boukhors.
French authorities indicated the expulsion notice is a response to the indictment of three Algerian nationals involved in the case, marking a serious escalation.
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