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Algerian President Tebboune Strongly Criticizes France for Its Lingering Colonial Impact
Algerian President Tebboune Strongly Criticizes France for Its Lingering Colonial Impact
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The 1830 French invasion of Algiers marked the start of a long conquest of Algeria that lasted until 1903, costing an estimated 825,000 indigenous lives by... 30.12.2024, Sputnik Africa
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On Sunday, Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune sharply criticized France over the lasting effects of its colonial rule during a parliamentary address outlining his first term's achievements and his agenda for a second term that began in September.Algeria seeks only acknowledgment, not material compensation, for French crimes between 1830 and 1962, Tebboune said.Algeria's critique followed a severe political crisis with France, involving ambassador withdrawals and French intelligence accusations of "hostile acts" on Algerian soil.Tebboune also recalled French colonial atrocities under General Thomas Robert Bugeaud, governor-general of Algeria from 1841-1847, whom he labeled "genocidal," and reiterated calls for France to return 500 Algerian skulls taken to Paris in the 19th century.Domestically, Tebboune announced an inclusive dialogue with political parties early next year to strengthen state independence and unity, which will expectedly lead to new laws governing political organizations.Earlier, in September, Tebboune secured a landslide victory in the elections, garnering over 5.3 million votes, representing 94.65% of the total, according to Algeria's National Independent Authority for Elections.
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Algerian President Tebboune Strongly Criticizes France for Its Lingering Colonial Impact
Ekaterina Shilova
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The 1830 French invasion of Algiers marked the start of a long conquest of Algeria that lasted until 1903, costing an estimated 825,000 indigenous lives by 1875 and described by scholars as genocide. Algeria was ruled as a colony, then as part of France until its independence in 1962
On Sunday, Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune sharply
criticized France over the lasting effects of its colonial rule during a parliamentary address outlining his first term's achievements and his agenda for a second term that began in September.
Algeria seeks only acknowledgment, not material compensation, for French crimes between 1830 and 1962, Tebboune said.
"The number of Algerian martyrs throughout the 132 years of colonization is 5.6 million, and no amount of money can compensate for the loss of even one martyr during the resistance or armed struggle,” the president stated.
Algeria's critique followed a
severe political crisis with France, involving ambassador withdrawals and French intelligence accusations of "hostile acts" on Algerian soil.
Tebboune also recalled French colonial atrocities under General Thomas Robert Bugeaud, governor-general of Algeria from 1841-1847, whom he labeled "
genocidal," and reiterated calls for France to return 500 Algerian skulls taken to Paris in the 19th century.
Domestically, Tebboune announced an
inclusive dialogue with political parties early next year to strengthen state independence and unity, which will expectedly lead to new laws governing political organizations.
Earlier, in September, Tebboune secured a landslide victory in the elections, garnering over 5.3 million votes, representing 94.65% of the total, according to Algeria's National Independent Authority for Elections.
