Former French Defense Minister “Gives the Bird” to a Recognition of Colonial Crimes in Algeria
· Written by Lova Rakotomalala
Categories: Middle East & North Africa, Western Europe, Algeria, France, History, International Relations, Media & Journalism, Politics, War & ConflictDNA Algérie reports [1] [fr] that Algerians are outraged by the behavior of former French Defense minister Gérard Longuet [2] who when asked what he thought of a possible recognition of French colonial crimes [3] during the Algerian War [4] gave a “bras d'honneur [5]” (the equivalent of giving the bird [6]). M. Longuet thought he was off the air when he made the gesture.