Friday, Oct 30, 2026
Focus on the big picture

"A welcome step": Macron's recognition of the assassination of Algerian activist Ali Boumendjel

FRANCE24, 05 Mar 2021
"What we're talking about here is a system of repression." Cambridge University lecturer Arthur Asseraf says France needs to go beyond acknowledging individual wrongdoings in Algeria.

After recognizing the 1957 "torture and murder" of renowned Algerian activist Ali Boumendjel during his country's war for independence, President Emmanuel Macron debunked the French army's line that it was a suicide but refused a blanket apology for colonial rule.

Subscribe to France 24 now:
http://f24.my/youtubeEN

FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7
http://f24.my/YTliveEN

Visit our website:
http://www.france24.com

Subscribe to our YouTube channel:
http://f24.my/youtubeEN

Like us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English

Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/France24_en
Related Articles