Diplomatic relations between France and Algeria have reached a new low following Algeria’s recent expulsion of 15 French diplomatic agents, intensifying an already volatile situation marked by mutual distrust and retaliatory measures.
On May 12, Algeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the French chargé d’affaires in Algiers to inform him that 15 French officials were being expelled for holding “irregular positions.” This move follows a series of escalating actions between the two nations, including previous expulsions of diplomats on both sides.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned Algeria’s decision as “unjustified,” vowing an immediate and proportionate…















