Algeria’s Top Business Group Cancels France Trip Over Diplomatic Spat - The Media Line

Algeria’s Top Business Group Cancels France Trip Over Diplomatic Spat - The Media Line

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The diplomatic crisis between France and Algeria is intensifying. Paris threatens with consequences if Algiers should identify twelve embassies.

France Threatens Algeria Again with Retaliation after Diplomatic Expulsions

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot once again warned Algeria on Tuesday of “consequences” after Algiers ordered 12 French Interior Ministry officials to leave the country in response to a terrorism-related investigation in Paris involving an Algerian consular staffer. Barrot called Algeria’s decision “regrettable” and said Paris would not hesitate to respond firmly if tensions escalate, in an interview with France 2. “If Algeria chooses es…