Macron admits French soldiers killed Algerian leader Larbi Ben M'hidi in 1957 amid reconciliation efforts.

French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that Larbi Ben M'hidi, an Algerian independence leader, was killed by French soldiers in 1957 after his arrest. This admission coincided with the 70th anniversary of the revolt that ignited Algeria's war for independence. Since 2017, Macron has aimed for reconciliation with Algeria, reflecting on France's colonial past without formally apologizing for it.

November 01, 2024
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