Summary
Algeria's parliament passed a new law saying that France's colonization of Algeria was a crime. The law also asks France to apologize and pay reparations for the harm caused during the colonial period.
Key Facts
- Algeria's parliament voted unanimously for the new law.
- The law officially states that French colonization was a crime.
- Algeria is asking France for an official apology.
- The law also calls for reparations from France.
- Lawmakers in Algeria want France to take legal responsibility for the colonial period.
