Recent diplomatic tensions between France and Algeria have escalated with both nations expelling 12 diplomatic officials each. This follows France's criminal investigation into allegations involving Algerians connected to the kidnapping of activist Amir Boukhors. Historical context reveals long-standing issues stemming from colonial rule, with President Macron's past acknowledgment of France's colonial actions as 'crimes against humanity' heating up contemporary debates. Relations briefly improved in 2022, but they have since deteriorated, particularly after France's recent support for Morocco in the Western Sahara dispute, further complicating international ties.
On Tuesday, France said it was expelling 12 Algerian diplomatic officials, following Algeria's expulsion of the same number of French officials. This escalating tension underscores the fragile diplomatic relations shaped by colonial history.
Political scientist Hasni Abidi noted that Macron's 2022 acknowledgment of colonialism as a 'crime against humanity' was a significant political act still contested by the French right, highlighting the sensitive nature of this issue.
The deterioration in French-Algerian relations intensified after France's support for Morocco in the Western Sahara conflict, adding another layer to their long-standing complex diplomatic history.
The tensions symbolize the ongoing struggle for historical reconciliation, as colonial grievances continue to influence contemporary politics between France and Algeria.
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