Tensions between France and Algeria seemingly escalated after Algerian officials requested 12 French embassy to leave its borders within 48 hours, according to France's foreign affairs minister.

Algeria has ordered 12 French embassy officials to leave the country within 48 hours, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Monday. The move appears to be a response to the arrest of three

ALGIERS - The Elysee's decision to recall its ambassador to Algeria and expel 12 Algerian diplomatic staff stationed in France is "regrettable", an Algerian official said Wednesday, holding a French minister responsible for the recent deterioration in bilateral ties.