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Algeria on Monday rejected a list submitted by France requesting the deportation of 60 Algerian nationals, denouncing what it described as “language of threats and blackmail.” The Algerian government called on Paris to respect bilateral agreements and established consular cooperation mechanisms between the two countries.
In an official statement, the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized France’s selective approach to bilateral and international agreements, firmly rejecting any unilateral actions regarding this issue.
Algeria Summons French Diplomatic Representative
In response, the Secretary-General of the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lounès Magramane, summoned the French Embassy’s chargé d’affaires in Algeria. He handed over an official verbal note outlining Algeria’s opposition to France’s request, emphasizing the need to adhere to agreed diplomatic channels when handling deportation cases.
Algeria Criticizes French Procedures
The Algerian government stressed that any deportation of its citizens must follow established protocols between French administrative regions and the competent Algerian consulates. It also insisted that each case be reviewed individually in accordance with bilateral agreements. Furthermore, Algeria maintained that the 1994 protocol on migration cannot be enforced independently of the 1974 consular relations agreement, which remains the primary legal framework governing consular matters between the two nations.
Escalating Diplomatic Tensions
This latest dispute comes amid rising tensions between Algeria and France, particularly following French President Emmanuel Macron’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara in July. The move angered Algeria, further straining the already fragile relations between the two countries.
Source: Fes News Media
