US EditionFrance expels Algerian diplomats in tit-for-tat decision as their feud deepens
- On May 14, 2025, France announced it would take reciprocal action by sending Algerian diplomats home following Algeria’s dismissal of 15 French embassy staff in Algiers.
- The expulsions followed Algeria’s claim that France violated diplomatic procedures when assigning new diplomats, escalating tensions between the two countries.
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned Algeria’s actions as unjustified, describing the French response as immediate, firm, and strictly proportionate.
- Barrot indicated that the relationship remains completely stalled and emphasized that France may consider additional actions based on future developments.
- The reciprocal expulsions mark a deepening diplomatic standoff that contravenes a 2013 visa-free travel agreement and risks undermining bilateral trade and cooperation.
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France expels Algerian officials in tit-for-tat measure, minister says ties 'totally blocked'
France's foreign ministry summoned a senior Algerian diplomat on Wednesday to inform him that Paris was expelling Algerians holding diplomatic passports without visas in a response to a decision by Algiers to expel 15 French officials.
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Voice of NigeriaFrance Expels Algerian diplomats amid escalating tensions
The strained relations carry significant implications, affecting security, trade, and social ties, given that about 10% of France’s population has connections to Algeria.
Al Bawaba - In a similar move, France announced the expulsion of all Algerian consular agents holding diplomatic passports who do not currently hold a visa in France.
The head of French diplomacy Jean-Noël Barrot announced this Wednesday 14 May on BFMTV. Algeria had notified Monday of further expulsions of French officials from Algerian territory.
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