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France Ordered to Withdraw 12 Officials Amid Rising Tensions with Algeria

France's foreign minister condemns Algeria's decision to expel 12 officials following the arrest of Algerians linked to a kidnapping case involving a social media influencer.

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  1. Algeria to expel 12 officials from French embassy

    The case is the latest in a growing number of incidents to have exacerbated a rift between France and Algeria.

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  2. Paris denounces Algiers' order to expel 12 French officials as diplomatic dispute reignites

    Relations between France and Algeria sharply deteriorated last summer when France shifted its position to support Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara — a disputed territory claimed by the pro-independence Polisario Front, which receives support from Algiers and is based in refugee camps in southeastern Algeria.

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  3. Algeria orders exit of French officials amid rocky relations

    The diplomatic spat threatens to upend recent efforts to normalise strained relations between France and its former North African colony, including a visit to Algeria by Barrot a week ago.

    Algeria orders exit of French officials amid rocky relations

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Updated: Apr 14th, 2025, 7:27 AM ET

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France's foreign minister denounced Algeria's order for 12 French officials to leave the country within 48 hours, claiming it retaliates against the expulsion of Algerians arrested in a kidnapping case. This diplomatic spat threatens recent efforts to improve relations, which had seen a phone call between Presidents Macron and Tebboune to address tensions. The order follows the indictment of three Algerian nationals, including a consular official, linked to the kidnapping of influencer Amir Boukhors. Barrot warned of immediate repercussions if Algeria maintains its expulsion decision.

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  • Diplomatic tensions between France and Algeria escalate as Algeria orders the expulsion of 12 French officials, allegedly in response to the arrest of three Algerians connected to a kidnapping case.

  • French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned the expulsion, warning of immediate retaliation if the decision is not reversed, highlighting the serious implications for bilateral relations.

  • Recent attempts to normalize relations between France and Algeria, including a visit by Barrot and a phone call between Macron and Tebboune, appear jeopardized by this latest incident.

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