Jean-Marie Le Pen’s death revives Algeria’s painful colonial memories and legacy
The death of right-wing French politician Jean-Marie Le Pen on Tuesday has brought dark memories to the surface for many in Algeria, where he was accused of using torture during the war of independence.
Jean-Marie Le Pen and the rise of the far right in France: a look at key dates
- French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen, center, flanked by his daughter Marine Le Pen, and Bruno Gollnisch, arrives for a wreath-laying ceremony at the statue of Joan of Arc, within the party’s traditional May Day march Saturday May 1,
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the French far right, dies aged 96
Controversy was Le Pen's constant companion: accusations of racism and antisemitism dogged the National Front from when he co-founded the party.
Reactions to Former French Far-Right Leader Jean-Marie Le Pen's Death
French far-right National Front (FN) founder Jean-Marie Le Pen delivers a speech during a May Day ceremony in front of the statue of Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc) in Paris, France, May 1, 2019. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/File Photo PARIS (Reuters) - Jean-Marie Le Pen,
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen pays tribute to her politically polarizing father
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen paid tribute Wednesday to her father Jean-Marie, the founder of the National Front party who died at 96, calling him a “warrior” in politics despite their notoriously harsh political disputes.
Jean-Marie Le Pen revived extremist politics in France
I N HIS 19th-century mansion on a bluff overlooking Paris, Jean-Marie Le Pen kept in his cluttered office a collection of nautical memorabilia, including a huge pair of brass, stand-mounted binoculars.
Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader known for fiery rhetoric against immigration, dies at 96
A polarizing figure in French politics, Le Pen was convicted numerous times of antisemitism, discrimination and inciting racial violence.
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A look at how France and Algeria have been exchanging blows in recent months
Algeria has leveled serious accusations against France, alleging the European country’s covert involvement in its affairs.
Algeria Slams French 'Interference' Over Jailing Of Writer
Algeria accused France on Tuesday of "unacceptable and blatant interference" after President Emmanuel Macron said Algiers was ...
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Algeria signals a shift to domestic shipbuilding for Type 056 corvettes
The Type 056 corvette has a length of around 96m, and displaces 1,500t. With a crew capacity of 78 people and a range of ...
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Algeria accuses France of "open interference"
Algeria accused France of engaging in “open interference” in its internal affairs after French President Emmanuel Macron criticized the detention of Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal. The Algerian ...
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Algeria's parliament slams French president for 'blatant' meddling
The Algerian parliament on Tuesday criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for what it described as 'blatant interference ...
French police arrest three Algerians for making alleged violent statements on social media
A police dragnet in France has swept up three Algerians described by authorities as social media influencers who are accused ...
Macron says Algeria 'dishonors itself' by detaining writer Boualem Sansal
Sansal, a French-Algerian novelist, was arrested at the Algiers airport in November and has been imprisoned in Algeria on ...
Macron Says Algeria 'Dishonours Itself' By Holding Writer Sansal
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that Algeria was "dishonouring itself" by holding French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal, who was arrested in Algiers in November.
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Algeria's president criticizes France over its colonial past
Abdelmadjid Tebboune also announces plans to initiate dialogue with political parties early next year - Anadolu Ajansı ...
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Algeria: No space for press, political freedom after the revolution era
The civil-military-business cabal – known as le pouvoir – behind the regime in Algeria since 1962 has cracked down on ...
French police arrest three Algerians in crackdown on social media influencers
A police dragnet in France has swept up three Algerians described by authorities as social media influencers who are accused ...
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Algeria and Mali clash over security approach amid diplomatic strains
The two nations hold opposing views on how to address the conflict in northern Mali, with Algeria advocating dialogue and ...