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France and Algeria Face Diplomatic Crisis Over Expulsions and Arrests

Algeria expels 12 French embassy agents in response to arrests linked to an abduction case, with France warning of immediate retaliatory measures.

En août 2022, à Alger, à l'occasion de la visite officielle d'Emmanuel Macron en Algérie.
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Crise France-Algérie: «Cette décision ne sera pas sans conséquences», prévient Jean-Noël Barrot

Overview

  • Algeria has ordered 12 French embassy agents, linked to the Ministry of the Interior, to leave the country within 48 hours, citing sovereignty.
  • The expulsions follow the arrest and detention in France of three Algerian nationals, including a consular agent, accused of involvement in the abduction of opposition influencer Amir DZ.
  • French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has warned Algeria of immediate reciprocal actions if the expulsions are upheld.
  • This escalation disrupts recent attempts to restore diplomatic relations between the two nations, which had shown signs of improvement earlier in April.
  • Algeria attributes the tensions to French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, while France defends the independence of its judiciary in the ongoing legal proceedings.