Algeria Advances Bill Demanding France Atone for 130-Year Occupation

Algeria’s parliament backed a bill demanding France apologize and pay reparations for its 130-year occupation of the North African country, likely escalating a simmering feud with Paris.

Lawmakers on Wednesday voted in favor of the legislation that declares French colonialism a “state crime” and holds the country responsible for “war crimes and crimes against humanity” during its 1830-1962 rule. It also makes any “glorification” of the period an offense.