Algeria bill seeks to criminalise French colonial rule: What to know
Summary
Lawmakers in Algeria are discussing a new law to make France's colonization of their country a criminal act. France ruled Algeria for over 130 years, ending in 1962 after a bloody fight for independence. The draft law wants France to recognize and apologize for the harm done during colonization.Key Facts
- Algeria is considering a law to criminalize French colonial rule from 1830 to 1962.
- The law includes five chapters and 27 articles.
- Algeria's independence in 1962 reportedly cost up to 1.5 million lives, with many more displaced.
- The proposed law seeks France’s acknowledgment and apology for colonial actions.
- French President Emmanuel Macron has previously stated he will not apologize for French colonization but is open to reconciliation.
- France ruled Algeria until 1962, during which severe human rights violations occurred.
- Current relations between Algeria and France are tense, especially due to recent political decisions related to Western Sahara.
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