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France compiles list of 'dangerous' Algerians for deportation amid escalating tensions
France’s Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, has announced the creation of a list identifying hundreds of Algerian nationals deemed to have “dangerous profiles,” as part of an effort to deport individuals who pose security risks to the country. This initiative is a key element of France’s “graduated response” strategy, aimed at addressing the growing diplomatic rift with Algeria.
According to Retailleau, the individuals on the list either disrupted public order or are linked to terrorism-related activities in databases maintained by French authorities. He emphasized that Algeria must comply with international legal agreements and accept the return of its citizens to ensure the safety of the French population.
The diplomatic crisis between the two nations has been exacerbated by Algeria’s refusal to accept the return of irregular migrants, including the suspect responsible for a fatal attack in Mulhouse on February 22, which claimed the life of a Portuguese national.
Retailleau referred to this case as a tipping point, criticizing Algeria’s stance on deportation as a key factor in the ongoing tensions. “The attacker should have been in Algeria, not France,” he stated, explaining that French authorities had made repeated attempts to return the individual, but Algerian officials consistently refused.
“I don’t want what happened in Mulhouse to happen again tomorrow,” the minister declared, asserting that Algeria’s refusal to accept deported citizens violates international agreements, including the 1944 Chicago Convention and a 1994 bilateral accord between the two nations.
Despite the intensifying conflict, France has continued to issue Ramadan-period visas to visiting imams, primarily from Morocco but occasionally from Algeria. When questioned about this apparent contradiction, Retailleau dismissed concerns, defending the policy as consistent with France’s traditions.
“It’s Ramadan, and for decades, we’ve facilitated the arrival of imams who are strictly controlled and stay for a limited period of 40 days,” he explained. Retailleau maintained that this approach is preferable to allowing unregulated individuals who claim to be imams but preach extremist ideologies.
The long-standing relationship between France and Algeria has deteriorated significantly in recent months, particularly following France’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara in July 2024. This move, seen as a shift in France’s traditional stance, has provoked Algeria’s hostility and further strained relations between the two nations.
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