Elysee announces Alice Rufo to visit Algeria on 8 May
Key points
Alice Rufo to travel to Sétif on 8 May to commemorate 8 May 1945 events
She will discuss bilateral relations; ambassador to resume duties and prioritize return of Christophe Gleizes
TL;DR
President tasked Minister Delegate Alice Rufo to travel to Algeria on 8 May to commemorate events of 8 May 1945 in Sétif.
Elysee states the repression in Sétif, Guelma and Kherrata lasted several weeks and caused thousands of victims and that it is France’s honour to face this truth of history.
Rufo will be received by Algerian authorities to discuss bilateral relations and consular cooperation; the French Ambassador to Algeria will accompany her and resume his duties with a priority focus on the return of Mr. Christophe Gleizes.
Original text
Le Président de la République a chargé la Ministre déléguée auprès de la Ministre des Armées et des Anciens combattants, Mme Alice Rufo, de se rendre en Algérie ce 8 mai. A cette occasion, Mme Alice Rufo se rendra à Sétif pour y commémorer les événements tragiques qui y ont eu lieu le 8 mai 1945. Alors même que les Français célébraient leur libération, la répression des manifestations dans les villes de Sétif, Guelma...