France expels 12 Algerian officials in tit-for-tat move amid diplomatic tensions

PARIS (AP) — France is expelling 12 diplomatic officials from Algeria as tensions between the two countries escalate, the presidential palace said Tuesday.

The move follows Algeria’s decision Monday to expel 12 French officials, the statement said.

“France will proceed symmetrically with the expulsion of twelve officials serving in the Algerian consular and diplomatic network in France,” it said.