France to expel 12 Algerian diplomats

The French government has announced the expulsion of 12 Algerian diplomatic staff, following Algeria's decision to expel 12 French diplomats.

Thus comes after France arrested an Algerian consular official suspected of links to a kidnapping.

On Wednesday local time, France's foreign affairs minister said France will expel 12 Algerian diplomatic and consular officials in France, and recalled its ambassador from Algiers for consultations.

This move comes after Algeria decided to expel 12 French diplomats after France detained an Algerian consular agent linked to a kidnapping case.

In 2024, an activist and influencer known as "Amir DZ," a critic of the Algerian government, was abducted near Paris and released the following day.

French prosecutors have charged three Algerian nationals, including the consular official, with kidnapping and terrorist conspiracy.