France must recognize its responsibility for torture during the Algerian War (1954-1962), around twenty associations demanded on Monday March 4. At the end of 2022, the Élysée recognized that “there are some who, mandated by the government, have placed themselves outside the Republic ” An “ important, courageous ” but “ incomplete ” act, plead these associations, who want the chains of responsibility which made it possible to institutionalize torture to be explored.
Since 2022, Paris and Algiers have increased efforts to rebuild a more peaceful relationship.