ALGIERS, Algeria – Legislators in Algeria voted to declare France’s colonization of the North African country a crime, approving a law that calls for restitution of property taken by France during its 130-year rule, among other demands seeking to redress historical wrongs.
In a solemn ceremony steeped in symbolism, 340 of 407 members of Algeria’s National Assembly voted late Wednesday to approve the law. The move came just a few weeks after African countries made a collective resolution for recognition and reparations for colonial-era crimes.
France slammed the law as a “hostile act” threatening bilateral efforts to heal wounds of the past. The two countries retain close cultural and economic ties but have troubled diplomatic relations.
Honestly, been reading Fanon. They have every damn right to do this. Hostile action my ass
I hope to see every colonized or formerly colonized state do this in my lifetime.
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Slammed!
Love a good slamming.
Dang, I’d really like to see this. Thanks for the share.
Good for them! I’m not surprised yet still disappointed by the spokesperson’s comments.
France slammed the law as a “hostile act” threatening bilateral efforts to heal wounds of the past.
should tell you all you need to know about how they see “healing wounds”
Fun fact, Algeria loaned a ton of money to France to fund France’s war efforts and France decided that it would be cheaper to colonize Algeria than to pay back their loans.
France used “stopping slavery” as an excuse for colonizing Algeria, colonialism started in 1830 and slavery in France was “stopped” in 1848
I love this period of the year when I collect tons of great games I wont ever have the time to play. When I’m done playing the games I’m supossed to be playing for the past 3 years, this one will definitly go on the top of my list of games I wish I could play.
Taking in past history of colonization, I believe the French response will be something along the lines of “mange le merde”. Not saying I agree, I just know that they typically don’t face up to the consequences of colonization easily or quickly.
Algeria wouldn’t exist without France tho
it’s like a kid blaming their parent for being born
what a bizarre and racist/colonialist thing to say
Is it inaccurate, though? Do you know the history?
Yes.
