Algeria withdraws its ambassador from France and reduces its diplomatic

Algeria withdrew its ambassador from France and reduced its diplomatic representation in Paris following a recent shift in the French government’s position on the Western Sahara issue.

The move came after French President Emmanuel Macron informed the Algerian President of France’s new stance during a meeting on June 13th.

However, the Algerian President responded firmly, characterizing the French shift not as a mere reiteration but as a significant departure from previous positions. Algeria has expressed grave concern over the potential consequences of this change, highlighting it as a serious threat to both the Western Sahara issue and regional stability.