(2 Minutes Read)The President of the Assembly said the bill sends a “clear political message that Algeria’s memory is neither erasable nor negotiable.”Algerian parliament passes law declaring French colonization of Algeria a crime. They then unanimously passed a bill declaring French colonization of Algeria a “crime of state.” The new law demands an apology and reparations. The President of the Assembly said the bill sends a “clear political message that Algeria’s memory is neither erasable nor negotiable.” France ruled the North African nation from 1830 to 1962. French President Emmanuel Macron has previously acknowledged France’s colonisation of Algeria as a “crime against humanity” but stopped short of offering an apology. Read Also:https://trendsnafrica.com/portugal-admits-to-colonial-period-crime-of-transatlantic-slavery-ready-to-offer-reparation/The bill isn’t legally binding for France but analysts say it marks a significant break in relations between the two countries.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 26, 2025 16:27 UTC