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Algeria's parliament passed a law calling colonialism a crime, seeking historical justice without reparations or apology.
Algeria’s parliament has passed a law criminalizing French colonization, marking a major step in confronting its colonial past.
The legislation, approved by the upper chamber, designates colonial acts as crimes, reflecting national demands for historical accountability.
However, provisions for reparations and an official apology were not included, leaving those issues unresolved.
The law faces potential revisions after 13 articles were flagged for review.
While seen as a symbolic act of justice, its enforcement and international impact remain uncertain, sparking debate over legal and diplomatic consequences.
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El parlamento de Argelia aprobó una ley que llama al colonialismo un crimen, buscando justicia histórica sin reparaciones ni disculpas.