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Algeria Protests French Ambassador Over Military Exercise Threat

3/7/2025

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Algeria's Foreign Ministry has summoned French Ambassador Stéphane Romatet in a strong protest against the Franco-Moroccan military exercise "Chergui 2025," set to take place near its border in September. Algeria perceives this move as a provocative threat, heightening tensions amid ongoing friction over France's backing of Moroccan claims in Western Sahara.

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Algeria's Foreign Ministry has summoned French Ambassador Stéphane Romatet in a strong protest against the Franco-Moroccan military exercise "Chergui 2025," set to take place near its border in September. Algeria perceives this move as a provocative threat, heightening tensions amid ongoing friction over France's backing of Moroccan claims in Western Sahara.