The recent kidnapping of Amir Boukhors, an Algerian influencer critical of his government, has reignited diplomatic tensions between France and Algeria. Boukhors, who sought asylum in France, has been pursued by Algerian authorities for years. His abduction involved a complex plot that reflects deeper issues in Franco-Algerian relations, which have fluctuated in intensity. The incident follows a low point in relations marked by France’s support of Morocco in the Western Sahara dispute. The arrest of an Algerian consular official in connection with Boukhors' kidnapping has led to a diplomatic fallout, including the expulsion of diplomats from both sides.
Amir Boukhors, an Algerian government critic and TikTok influencer, was kidnapped in France, exacerbating tensions between Algeria and its former colonizer.
The April arrest of an Algerian consular official linked to Boukhors' kidnapping has reignited diplomatic tensions, prompting expulsions and a review of bilateral relations.
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