Algeria's parliament has passed a law with one hundred percent approval, labeling France's colonial governance in Algeria as a criminal act. The law also calls for an official apology and financial reparation from France. It further prohibits any celebration or support of colonialism, as reported by state-run television.
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This decision brings to light the deteriorating relationship between Algeria and France.Some experts note that the current situation represents the most strained relations between the two nations since Algeria achieved independence 63 years ago. This tension is rooted in the unresolved issues related to the colonial past.
France controlled Algeria from 1830 until 1962, a time characterized by widespread violence, forced movement of people, and a harsh struggle for independence.Algeria claims that 1.5 million individuals lost their lives during this period, a number that French historians contest, suggesting the actual number was much smaller.