Islamist, under OQTF… Algeria continues to refuse and return its citizens expelled from France

LE FIGARO INFO – Despite the diplomatic lull between Paris and Algiers, Abdelmadjid Tebboune's regime has still refused entry to at least four nationals in recent days, citing a lack of consular passes.

The tip of the iceberg? According to information from Le Figaro, at least four Algerian citizens expelled from France have been refused entry in recent days by the country's authorities, a sign that the diplomatic calm displayed between Paris and Algiers in recent weeks – particularly in view of the negotiations on the fate of Boualem Sansal – is running out of steam.

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Islamist, under OQTF… Algeria continues to refuse and return its citizens expelled from France https://t.co/5avajylTAe pic.twitter.com/i62hVVpMP7

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According to our information, 53 deported individuals were returned to France between March and July 22, bringing the total to 76 refusals. This has angered the Interior Ministry, which took a series of measures on Tuesday targeting senior Algerian officials in an effort to force the government to agree to take back its dangerous nationals. Dozens of political, economic, and military officials will no longer benefit from diplomatic facilities to travel to France or settle there.

Le Figaro