Algerian Historians Are Poised To Sue France Internationally

Algerian historians and jurists are preparing to sue France before international courts, after they have collected 17 cases of assassination, thefts and violations it committed during the colonial era.

• A professor at the University of Blida, Abdelkader Boukaada, revealed in a statement to “Echorouk” website that preparations had been initiated for the prosecution of France for its horrendous colonial crimes, along with a group of historians, jurists and political scientists.

• Mr. Boukaada added that the group is currently collecting new files and studying how and when to ensure timing of implementation.

• He pointed to the count of 17 cases related to heinous assassinations, thefts, violations, and nuclear tests, stressing that the relevant files are in the possession of their owners.

• Mr. Boukaada added that a draft historical code aimed at the elite of history and political science was also called for to present a future vision in terms of negotiating with France on the subject of memory.

• He explained that the issue needs to put points on the letters for each group memory is not a means of manipulation by parties in society, internally and externally.