Algeria Pushes Back After Macron Urges Tougher Line in Standoff

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The thorny bilateral relations between France and Algeria, its former colony, are experiencing a new peak of tension, with accusations and cross-threats. French President Emmanuel Macron has asked the government to tighten the tone with Algiers, in the face of the blockade on migration and security issues. He threatens with more sanctions, after applying the suspension of the 2013 agreements, which allow Algerians with diplomatic passports to en…

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The Algerians are divided on the deterioration of diplomatic relations between Algeria and France, after Emmanuel Macron asked for his country to act with "more firmness and determination" vis-à-vis Algiers. Between those who worry about a possible breakup and those who consider it necessary, on the spot, opinions diverge.

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Macron has announced stricter visa regulations for Algeria. The Algerian leadership says this is France shirks its responsibility in the crisis.

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In a letter addressed to his Prime Minister on Wednesday, Emmanuel Macron advocated "more firmness" towards Algeria, in the face of the diplomatic crisis between the two countries. France "does all the harm to the Algerian side", replied the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He also announced the breakdown of an agreement on a visa waiver for the holders of diplomatic passports, which France has announced to suspend. - Tension France-Algeria…

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The Algerian representatives reacted on Thursday to the suspension of the 2013 agreement with Algiers by accusing the French President of having "made all the wrongs" of this interference to Algeria.