Algeria has summoned France's ambassador in Algiers to protest against the "degrading treatment" of Algerian passengers at Paris airports, deepening a diplomatic rift between the two nations.

As a “retaliatory” measure in the ongoing diplomatic standoff between Paris and Algiers, Justice Minister Gerald Moussa Darmanin (of Algerian descent) wants to end the agreement allowing high-profile Algerian authorities and their relatives to travel to France without a visa.

PARIS – With diplomatic relations between France and Algeria reaching "historic lows," Interior minister Bruno Retailleau's threat to cut back on visas granted to nationals from the North African country may not work without EU backing.

French authorities Wednesday arrested another Algerian social media influencer as tensions soar between Paris and its North African former colony, the interior minister announced, in a statement that earned him a rare rebuke from Paris prosecutors.

Algeria summoned French ambassador Stephane Romatet on Tuesday, lodging a strong protest against “provocative” treatment of Algerian citizens at airports in Paris.

The two countries are determined to maintain strong relations according to Dmitry Patrushev Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushe

Last summer, Macron shifted his affections to Algeria’s neighbour, King Mohamed VI of Morocco, with whom Algeria had broken relations after “M6″ recognised the state of Israel. Macron announced that France would recognise Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed western Sahara,

The influencer is one of half a dozen Algerians arrested over the last month on accusations of calling for violence in France

Algeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the French ambassador to Algeria on Tuesday to protest what it described as the "provocative" treatment of its citizens at two Paris airports. In a statement,

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