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France 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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Radio France Internationale

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France to expel Algerian diplomats after embassy staff sent home from Algiers

France will expel Algerian diplomats in response to the removal of French officials from Algiers, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced on Wednesday.

11 hours ago·Paris, France

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France expels Algerian diplomats in tit-for-tat decision as their feud deepens

France says it will expel Algerian diplomats in response to Algeria’s decision to do the same. It escalates a diplomatic standoff.

11 hours ago·United States

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Al Bawaba

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France expels 12 employees in response to Algeria's measures

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.

12 hours ago·Amman, Jordan

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Liberation

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Tensions between Paris and Algiers: France will, in turn, send Algerian diplomats back

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.

13 hours ago·Paris, France

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Le Monde

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France will "dismiss" Algerian diplomats, after Algerian decision to expel French officials

The Minister for Foreign Affairs announced "the removal to Algeria of all agents holding diplomatic passports who do not currently have a visa", without specifying their number.

14 hours ago·Paris, France

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