The Algerian war: Painful scars of a turning point in history (part 3)

Even after 50 years, the scars run deep over what was the birth of one nation and the end of another’s colonial empire. François Picard’s panel discusses why France’s occupation of Algeria still remains taboo for many on both sides of the Mediterranean.

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Brahim SADOUNI, Author, "Une blessure profonde";
Olivier TODD, Writer and journalist;
Bernard COLL, President, Association of Young "Pieds-noirs";
Phillip NAYLOR, Associate Professor, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
Programme prepared and produced by Wassim Nasr, Anelise Borges, and Mary Colombel

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François Picard

24/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

Gay marriage in France: a love and hate affair

Last night, in the heart of Paris, police clashed with rioters furious about the news that it will soon be legal for gay couples to marry and to adopt children. In recent months, hundreds of thousands have taken part in protests and there has been an alarming rise in homophobic attacks. Bu President François Hollande remains undeterred. Laura Baines and her guests discuss the future of gay marriage in France.

23/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

French embassy in Libya attacked: Mali backlash? (part 2)

Was it revenge for the offensive in Mali or retaliation for the ousting of Muammar Gaddafi? Perhaps it was a message to stay out of Libya as the country struggles towards becoming a democracy. Laura Baines and her guests discuss the many theories following the attack on the French embassy in Tripoli.

23/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

French embassy in Libya attacked: Mali backlash?

22/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

Mali conflict: Once the French have gone... (part 2)

French lawmakers have given the green light to keeping troops in Mali. Operation Serval began in January, and since then, al Qaeda-linked jihadists have been chased out of Mali's towns and cities. French troops have already begun to leave and the government says that just 1,000 soldiers will remain until the end of the year for training purposes. Laura Baines and her guests discuss whether Mali is really on the path to peace.