France-Algeria Tensions Rise As Algiers Threatens to Expel Diplomats
Paris said on Monday, April 14th, that Algiers has threatened to declare 12 French diplomats personae non gratae in retaliation for the detention of an
Paris said on Monday, April 14th, that Algiers has threatened to declare 12 French diplomats personae non gratae in retaliation for the detention of an

Given Boualem Sansal’s age and health, it could be a slow death sentence.

The shadow of Donald Trump’s policy of firmness towards the Latin American countries that initially refused to take back their nationals expelled from the U.S. hangs over Retailleau’s position.

Both the French judiciary and Algiers officials have fought to keep potential Algerian deportees in Europe.

Algiers is looking to “humiliate” Paris by blocking deportation efforts, the French interior minister said.

The Franco-Algerian author was in the crosshairs of a government he has vocally criticised.

His lawyer fears he will be persecuted if he returns to Algeria.

Diplomatic relations with Algeria quickly deteriorated into crisis, leading Algiers to withdraw its ambassador from Paris.

Several measures in the French immigration bill currently under discussion will not apply to Algerians, who have benefited from privileged status since 1968.

The move highlights Algeria’s geopolitical and economic reorientation toward Russia and China and away from the collective West.