between Paris and Algiers, a rupture that does not speak its name

« Obviously, we are very worried about Boualem Sansal . But we can’t help but think about the damage this affair will cause to the bilateral relationship. » In the corridors of French diplomacy, pragmatism is still trying to prevail over the general depression caused by the mere mention of Algeria. « We no longer know how to attack this millefeuille of crises, and honestly, we no longer know if we still want to. »confides a representative of the macronie after the announcement of the arrest of the Franco-Algerian writer and his placement in pre-trial detention for a series of “ attacks on state security ».

Adding to the long list of diplomatic interference between Paris and Algiers, the situation this time takes on an unprecedented character: the current crisis is fueled by two new issues of disagreement, without any beginning of détente having been initiated. Act I, end of July: in a letter…