Algeria outlaws France’s colonial rule in new law

Algeria’s new law declares French colonial rule a crime, seeking accountability and reparations for the colonial past. The legislation passed by parliament assigns legal responsibility to France for its actions in Algeria, demanding an apology and reparations for historical injustices. Despite lacking enforceable international weight, the law symbolizes a significant shift in Algeria’s approach to addressing colonial memory and relations with France. Tensions between the two countries have escalated recently, with France’s recognition of Morocco’s autonomy plan in Western Sahara further straining diplomatic ties.

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