Algerian law declares France's colonisation a crime
Summary
Algeria's parliament passed a law calling France's colonization of Algeria a crime and is asking for an apology and compensation. This decision comes amidst tensions between the two countries that have grown over various diplomatic issues. The law seeks to hold France legally accountable for its colonial actions in Algeria.Key Facts
- Algeria's parliament unanimously approved a law labeling France's colonization as a crime.
- The law demands an apology and reparations from France for its colonial past.
- French President Emmanuel Macron previously called the colonization a "crime against humanity" but did not apologize.
- Diplomatic relations between Algeria and France are strained, with tensions at their lowest in decades.
- Algeria claims 1.5 million people died during its war of independence, though French estimates are lower.
- Algerian lawmakers want France to return the 16th-century bronze cannon, Baba Merzoug.
- France returned the remains of 24 Algerian resistance fighters in 2020.
- Algeria recently hosted a conference of African states focused on justice and reparations for colonialism.
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