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Algerian Lawmakers Vote on Bill Criminalizing Colonial Rule

12/21/2025

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Algerian lawmakers will vote on a draft law criminalising France's colonial rule (1830–1962).
Speaker Ibrahim Boughali, Speaker of Algeria's People's National Assembly, described the bill as a defining milestone advancing historical justice.
The legislation seeks recognition and an apology for colonial crimes.
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will not apologise but aims for reconciliation with Algeria.
Tensions between the two countries have risen after France recognised Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, which Algeria opposes.

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Algerian lawmakers will vote on a draft law criminalising France's colonial rule (1830–1962).
Speaker Ibrahim Boughali, Speaker of Algeria's People's National Assembly, described the bill as a defining milestone advancing historical justice.
The legislation seeks recognition and an apology for colonial crimes.
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will not apologise but aims for reconciliation with Algeria.
Tensions between the two countries have risen after France recognised Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, which Algeria opposes.