France must “pay for crimes committed” against Algeria
Summary
A professor at American University, William Lawrence, suggests that France should compensate Algeria for the harm caused during its 130 years of colonial rule.Key Facts
- William Lawrence is a professor at American University.
- He believes France should pay reparations to Algeria.
- Reparations are compensations for wrongs or harms done.
- Algeria was under French colonial rule for 130 years.
- The suggestion focuses on historical crimes committed during this period.
