France expels 12 Algerian officials amid diplomatic escalation

France on Tuesday ordered the expulsion of 12 Algerian diplomats and consular officials and recalled its ambassador in the latest escalation between the two countries.

The measure, announced by President Emmanuel Macron’s office, came after Algeria on Sunday ordered 12 French officials to leave within 48 hours in response to the arrest of an Algerian official in France.

The Algerian officials in France have also been given 48 hours to leave.

Macron’s office called Algeria’s actions…

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News Source: www.al-monitor.com

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