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Diplomatic Crisis Deepens as France and Algeria Exchange Expulsions

France expels 12 Algerian diplomats and recalls its ambassador after Algeria's reciprocal measures over the detention of a consular agent.

Overview

  • France has expelled 12 Algerian consular and diplomatic agents and recalled its ambassador from Algeria, mirroring actions taken by Algeria earlier this week.
  • The escalation follows Algeria's expulsion of 12 French officials in response to the detention of an Algerian consular agent in France, accused of involvement in a kidnapping case.
  • French officials have described Algeria's actions as a 'brutal degradation' of bilateral relations, while also calling for a return to dialogue.
  • Efforts to de-escalate tensions, including a recent phone call between Presidents Macron and Tebboune, have been effectively nullified by these retaliatory measures.
  • The crisis highlights broader, long-standing disputes over national security, migration policy, and judicial independence, further straining diplomatic ties.

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