Algerian authorities on Monday refused to accept the return of a citizen deported from France, marking another flashpoint in the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two nations, French reports said.
The man, previously investigated in Nice on domestic violence charges, was ordered expelled by the French Interior Ministry. However, upon arrival, Algerian officials refused to recognize his identity documents, offering no explanation, according to CNews.
The refusal follows a similar incident weeks ago, when Algeria denied entry to social media influencer Naaman Boualem, known as “Dolamane,” after his deportation from France. Algerian authorities had accused Paris of failing to adhere to proper legal deportation procedures.
French lawmaker Éric Ciotti denounced Algeria’s actions, calling them “a new scandal and another humiliation”during an interview with Europe 1. He described the government’s inaction as “complicity” in the crisis.
Meanwhile, Algeria’s Foreign Ministry accused France’s far-right political groups of fueling an anti-Algerian campaign, further deepening the divide between the two countries.
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