2012: Algeria’ France-France’s colonial rule in Algeria

During a speech at Algeria’s parliament, French President Francois Hollande acknowledges the “profoundly unjust and brutal” nature of France’s colonial rule in Algeria, but he does not offer an apology.

 

To: 
Algeria
From: 
France
Year of Apology: 
2012
Footnote: 
de la Baume, Maia. “Hollande Uses Softer Tone on Delicate Visit to Algeria.” New York Times. December 20, 2012