Algeria's parliament has passed a law declaring France's colonization a crime, demanding an apology and reparations. This reflects deteriorating relations between Algeria and France, with Algeria emphasizing the legal responsibility of France for the atrocities committed during colonization. The law also criminalizes glorification of colonialism. Lawmakers expressed national pride during the vote. Algeria is pushing for reparations and the return of historical artifacts, while diplomatic tensions have escalated recently. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)