She was the first woman to fly rescue missions in a combat zone, in Indochina and Algeria. She was also the first Frenchwoman to become an army general.
Tag: Algeria
Libya Deports 613 Migrants Headed for Europe
Libya deported more than 600 men from Niger last month as North African countries — financed by the European Union to tackle migration — have ramped up expulsions of sub-Saharan Africans.
French Intellectuals Decry Dissident Writer Boualem Sansal’s Arrest in Algeria
An outspoken French-Algerian novelist returned to his homeland and was promptly taken into custody at age 75.
Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Will Fight For a Gold Medal On Friday
Imane Khelif, of Algeria, moved past questions about her eligibility with a unanimous decision over her Thai opponent. She will now fight for a gold medal.
Italian Boxer Angela Carini Quits Olympic Bout, Sparking Gender Furor
The Italian, Angela Carini, stopped fighting only 46 seconds into her matchup against Imane Khelif of Algeria, who had been barred from a women’s event last year.
Paris Olympics: Why Gymnast Kaylia Nemour Is Competing for Algeria, Not France
A bitter fight with the French gymnastics federation threatened the Olympic hopes of Kaylia Nemour. Dual nationality offered a way out.
France Backs Morocco’s Western Sahara Plan in Letter to King
President Emmanuel Macron said Paris would support Morocco’s plan, which gives the disputed territory limited autonomy but keeps it under Moroccan control.
Well Beyond the U.S., Heat and Climate Extremes Are Hitting Billions
People all over the world are facing severe heat, floods and fire, aggravated by the use of fossil fuels. The year isn’t halfway done.
Algeria’s Cease-Fire Proposal Circulates at U.N. Amid Outrage Over Rafah
Algeria, the only Arab representative in the current makeup of the Security Council, drafted the resolution.
U.N. Security Council Calls for Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza as U.S. Abstains
The U.S. decision not to vote on the resolution drew criticism from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, who ordered a delegation to hold back from a planned trip to Washington.