Jean-Michel Aphatie Temporarily Removed from RTL Over Controversial Historical Comparison

The journalist faced backlash after likening French colonial actions in Algeria to Nazi atrocities, prompting RTL to request his temporary withdrawal from the airwaves.

• Jean-Michel Aphatie compared the massacre at Oradour-sur-Glane to French colonial violence in Algeria during a February 25 broadcast on RTL, sparking widespread criticism.
• RTL characterized the remarks as 'inappropriate' and announced Aphatie's temporary removal from the station, with a potential return next week.
• The remarks have led to political backlash, with figures from the right and far-right condemning the comparison as offensive and historically inaccurate.
• Aphatie has defended his comments, citing support from historians regarding the documented violence during France's colonial rule in Algeria.
• The media regulator Arcom has opened an investigation into the incident following multiple complaints about the broadcast.

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