On the anniversary of his death, Prince Abdelkader renews the historical controversy between Algeria and France. After resistance that lasted 15 years, he laid down his arms in 1847 in exchange for a French promise that he would go into exile in Alexandria or Acre.
However, Paris did not honor this promise and even arrested him in France. Algeria demands the return of Emir AbdelKader's sword and robe, among the conditions it set for President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's visit to France.