Algeria expels 12 French diplomats amid rising tensions
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Algeria ordered 12 French embassy officials to leave the country within 48 hours on Monday, escalating a growing diplomatic dispute with France.
The move comes in response to the recent arrest of three Algerian nationals in France, including a consular official, suspected of involvement in the abduction of exiled Algerian influencer Amir Boukhors, known online as “Amir DZ.”
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed the expulsions on Monday, calling the decision “unjustified” and urging Algeria to reverse the order. He warned that France would “respond immediately” if the expulsions proceed.