Between 1960 and 1966, France carried out nuclear tests in Algeria, a practice that had devastating effects on the local people. Many people living near the testing sites have suffered from serious health problems like cancer and birth defects, according to human rights groups in the area. These tests have left a lasting impact on the communities, and the consequences are still being felt today.
Recently, on October 5, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune spoke out about the strained relationship between Algeria and France in a television interview. He highlighted the deep scars left by France's colonial rule, saying, "The resistance lasted 70 years, with millions of deaths. Tribes and villages were destroyed. There was genocide. We demand historical truth. We want recognition of the crimes committed during colonial times."
President Tebboune expressed his belief that Algeria is now facing a different kind of struggle. He accused some individuals in France of trying to er...
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