Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Palestinian websites: Initial reports of a tough security incident the occupation army is facing in Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip
Israeli media: The Israeli army detected a missile launch from Yemen
Al Mayadeen's correspondent from Revolution Square in Tehran: Processions from Bahrain, Iraq, and other Arab nations are in attendance
Iranians gather at Tehran’s Revolution Square for the funeral of martyrs of Israeli aggression
Maduro: I call on the Jews to stop the war madness practiced by the Zionist regime led by Netanyahu
Maduro: Every day, 100 people are killed in Palestine, and the West is watching and is complicit
Iran's representative to the United Nations, in a letter to Guterres and the Security Council: The threat of America and the Zionist entity to assassinate the Supreme Leader is state terrorism.
Washington to the Security Council: The goal was to destroy Iran's uranium enrichment capacity and prevent the threat of Tehran obtaining and using a nuclear weapon
Lebanese Health Ministry: 1 woman martyred, 11 wounded in Israeli strike on residential apartment in Nabatieh, South Lebanon.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Four civilians injured in Israeli strike that targeted house in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, South Lebanon.

Algeria-France security cooperation at lowest: France's DGSI chief

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Al Mayadeen English
  • 12 Mar 2025 21:30
3 Min Read

Tensions between France and Algeria persist as inconsistencies within French institutions regarding the stance toward Algeria disrupt relations.

Listen
  • x
  • The Algerian and French flags fly, undated (AFP)
    The Algerian and French flags fly, undated (AFP)

Security cooperation between France and Algeria is witnessing an unprecedented decline, prompting Céline Berthon, the head of France's General Directorate for Internal Security, to describe the security relationship between both nations as "at its lowest level".

In an interview with Franceinfo, Berthon said the current situation was "unbearable", without providing additional details. 

The diplomatic crisis between both nations began escalating in July 2024, but the downturn has now reached its peak. 

Although a potential calm was expected, tensions persist, particularly after Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said cooperating with the French DGSI was becoming increasingly difficult, especially because it is under French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau's authority, who has taken a hostile stance against Algeria. 

Tebboune, however, also pointed out that "cooperation with the French Directorate-General for External Security, which operates under the authority of the Ministry of Defense, is still ongoing under better conditions," reflecting divisions within French institutions regarding their approach to Algeria.  

The political tensions between the two countries have directly impacted security coordination, especially as the French interior minister continues to aggravate his stance against Algeria. He has hinted at stricter measures, including a review of the 1968 Agreement regulating Algerians’ residency in France, as well as additional visa and migration restrictions.  

Related News

Algerian national assembly condemns French Senate's provocations

Macron 'only point of reference' for mending ties: Tebboune

In new remarks, Retailleau suggested the possibility of measures targeting new categories of Algerians, including those visiting France for tourism, education, or medical treatment. This signals a broader push to exert political and economic pressure on Algeria, rather than just security-related measures.  

Amid declining security coordination, French security agencies remain concerned about its impact on counterterrorism and organized crime efforts, particularly given Algeria’s key role in maintaining stability in the Sahel region.

Macron deescalates France-Algeria tensions amid deportation row

French President Emmanuel Macron issued a warning to his minister last week after they attempted to escalate the diplomatic rift between France and Algeria.

Marcon said that France needs to "engage in a rigorous and respectful dialogue,” in an interview with Le Figaro, following Prime Minister François Bayrou's threats to withdraw from the 1968 agreement that simplifies the immigration process for Algerians to France.

Withdrawing from an international agreement is a decision for the president to make, Macron emphasized, noting that he is "totally in favor of renegotiating it, not leaving it," in response to the Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau's threats of scrapping the 1968 agreement.

The diplomatic row between the two countries started after France attempted to deport several Algerian immigrants, whom Algeria refused entry, sending them back to Paris, in addition to the French President's remarks saying that the Western Sahara region belongs to Morocco.

Read more: Journalist resigns after describing French crimes in Algeria as 'Nazi'

  • Abdelmadjid Tebboune
  • France
  • Security
  • Algeria

Most Read

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a protest following the US attacks on nuclear sites in Iran, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, June 22, 2025. (AP)

Iran declares victory as ceasefire forces Israeli retreat

  • Politics
  • 24 Jun 2025
Israeli workers survey the site where a missile launched from Iran struck in Haifa on Sunday, June 22, 2025. (AP)

True Promise 3, wave 20: 40 missiles launched, Kheibar-Shekan in first

  • Politics
  • 22 Jun 2025
Iran launches strikes on Israeli targets, despite alleged ceasefire

Iran victorious as ceasefire with 'Israel' takes effect

  • Politics
  • 24 Jun 2025
Iranian worshippers carry their country's flags in a protest to condemn Israeli attacks on multiple cities across Iran, after the Friday prayers ceremony in Tehran, Iran, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP)

Iran warns of NPT withdrawal, Strait of Hormuz closure after US attack

  • Politics
  • 22 Jun 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
Israeli occupation soldiers search for settlers amid the rubble of buildings destroyed by an Iranian missile strike in Bat Yam, central occupied Palestine, on Sunday, June 15, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Iran missile strike flattens Bat Yam, displaces 2,000 settlers

Palestinian fighters from the Islamic Jihad militant group riding on a truck with weaponry on display take part in an anti-Israel parade marking the 36th anniversary of the movement's founding, in Gaza City, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 (AP)
Politics

Palestinian Resistance attacks Israeli forces in Khan Younis, Jabalia

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stands waiting to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for the talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Monday, June 23, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Iran suspends IAEA cooperation, Araghchi blames Grossi for attacks

The commander of the Quds Force's Palestine Unit, Brigadier General Mohammad Said Izadi (Illustrated by Mahdi Rtail for Al Mayadeen English)
Politics

Who was Mohammad Said Izadi, head of the Quds Force's Palestine Unit?

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS