algerian war of independence

Algeria and France are currently experiencing their worst crisis since the former French colony won independence in 1962, said the author of a landmark report on France's legacy in the north African nation. Stora in January 2021 presented a report to Macron describing a "never-ending memory war" between the former colonial power and colony.

President Emmanuel Macron has ruled out issuing an official apology for abuses committed in Algeria, his office said Wednesday, as a major report called for a "truth commission" to shed light on France's colonial past.

Tensions between France and Algeria have deepened after French President Macron's endorsement of Morocco's Western Sahara autonomy plan, causing Algeria to withdraw its ambassador and reschedule Tebboune's state visit to France. The strained relations also revolve around unresolved historical grievances from French colonization, economic issues, and Algeria's demands for reparations.

French forces "tortured and murdered" Algerian freedom fighter Ali Boumendjel during his country's war for independence, President Emmanuel Macron admitted Tuesday, officially reappraising a death that was covered up as a suicide.

Algeria has issued arrest warrants for French-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud, escalating tensions between the two nations. The warrants stem from a complaint filed by Saada Arbane, who claims Daoud's novel "Houris," banned in Algeria, is based on her life story without consent. Daoud denies the allegations, while Arbane is also pursuing legal action in France for invasion of privacy.

French authorities Wednesday arrested another Algerian social media influencer as tensions soar between Paris and its North African former colony, the interior minister announced. Rafik M. had "called on Tiktok for the carrying out of violent acts on French territory," said Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau on social media, without saying where he had been arrested.

Algerian Ambassador to India Ali Achoui speaks about the upcoming presidential election on September 7, highlighting three main candidates and favorable political and economic conditions for Algeria. He addresses Algeria's stance on Gaza and Western Sahara and discusses strengthening bilateral ties with India and recent Algerian achievements in sports.

Saleem Abbassi, chairman of Qatar Energo Solar, who was arrested at the Chennai airport last week on the basis of a red corner alert from Interpol, walked out of Puzhal prison in the city's suburbs.

President Murmu will be on a visit to three African nations; Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi from October 13-19, the Ministry of External Affairs said on October 9.

In the killing fields of Gallipoli in 1915, Australia and New Zealand found their national identities.

A UN rights expert, Mary Lawlor, condemned Algeria's harassment and criminalization of human rights defenders, including independent journalist Merzoug Touati. Despite visiting Algeria in late 2023, Lawlor noted the situation hadn't improved. She highlighted cases of arbitrary arrests, judicial harassment, and torture, especially Touati’s ongoing legal struggles. Lawlor also expressed concern over arrests of human rights lawyers and activists and emphasized that all individuals must be treated per international human rights law.

The chief of Algeria's national police was shot dead during a meeting at his headquarters on Thursday when a fellow officer fired his pistol in a fit of insanity, the interior ministry said.

Sunday Times says the Taliban leader has given his nod for talks aimed at ending the Afghan war. His representatives will attend the Saudi-sponsored talks.

France has shifted its decades long position on the status of Western Sahara. The Polisario Front, which claims to represent the Saharawi people, has vowed to push back against Morocco and France.

MUMBAI: Nobel laureates Shirin Ebadi and Joseph Stiglitz, United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson and French farm-union leader Josi Bovi are among those, who have confirmed their participation at the World Social Forum 2004.

The countries swept up by the latest revolts had initially stood on the sidelines as a contagion of uprisings gripped Tunisia, Egypt, Syria, Libya and Yemen in 2011. But in 2019 they led calls for an end to the same regional economic precariousness, corruption, and unresponsive governance that fuelled the Arab protests years earlier.

US secretary of state Antony Blinken to visit Israel for ceasefire talks before crucial UN Security Council vote. Recent clashes in Gaza focus on Al-Shifa hospital and potential ground offensive in Rafah. Negotiations in Qatar aim for ceasefire with hostage exchange and aid provision to Gaza amidst severe famine threat.

At the G7 summit in Italy, migration is a top focus, alongside global conflicts and climate change. Leaders are discussing increased investment in African nations to reduce migratory pressures. Major agreements include a $50 billion loan package for Ukraine, utilizing frozen Russian assets, and various international security pacts.