Algeria Accuses Macron of Interfering in Sovereignty

Tensions between France and Algeria have escalated as French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Algeria for detaining Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, calling it a 'disgraceful matter.' In response, the Algerian Parliament condemned Macron's remarks as 'irresponsible' and accused him of blatant interference in Algeria’s sovereign affairs, particularly regarding human rights issues. The assembly emphasized that Algeria, having suffered under French colonial rule, will not accept external lessons on its internal matters and reaffirmed its commitment to protect its sovereignty. Sansal's arrest, linked to his controversial statements about Algeria's territorial integrity, has become a focal point of this diplomatic spat. Macron's comments, which also included claims of Algeria preventing Sansal from receiving medical treatment, were rejected by the Algerian foreign ministry as a misrepresentation of the legal situation. The growing crisis reflects deep historical grievances and ongoing disputes over national identity and sovereignty between the two nations.