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An unprecedented escalation.. The French judiciary places Algeria among the “systematic terrorism” investigations

My press – Algeria

In an unusual step that reflects a clear shift in the French judicial approach to security files,Public ProsecutionThe French National Counterterrorism Committee announced the inclusion of Algeria in investigations related to what is described as “systematic terrorism,” along with Iran and Russia.

The announcement, issued by Prosecutor Olivier Christin on April 3, 2026, marks a new phase in theParisFor activities attributed to foreign parties on its territory, especially those linked to targeting political opponents residing in France.

According to announced data, the French judiciary is currently examining eight cases, three of which are related to Iran, while the other files are distributed between Russia and Algeria, in the context of investigations related to activities described as organized and directed.

The judicial official confirmed that these operations do not necessarily target French citizens directly, but rather focus mainly on opponents located inside France, which, according to observers, raises serious questions about respect for the legal sovereignty of countries.

This development comes in light of a delicate security context, especially after the presentation of suspects in cases related to plans to target facilities inside Paris, which reinforces the French authorities’ tendency towards tightening control over any potential threats of an external nature.

Some of these files also relate to issues that sparked widespread controversy, including the targeting incidentAlgerian exhibitionsKnown as “Prince of DZ” in the year 2024, which was considered by observers to be a real test of the extent of the ability of European countries to protect those residing on their lands.

Observers believe that the inclusion of Algeria in this sensitive judicial context reflects a shift in the French official discourse, as some files are no longer dealt with in a calm diplomatic framework, but rather have become the subject of direct judicial follow-up, in a step that may have repercussions at the level of bilateral relations between the two countries.

Source:“My press”

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