The European Court of Human Rights condemns France for its treatment of Algerian "Harkis"
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The European Court of Human Rights has condemned France for its treatment of Algerian "Harkis" - Algerians who fought for France during the war of independence in the 60s. The decision was announced on Thursday. The court's decision is a condemnation of France's treatment of the Harkis and their families, who faced discrimination and persecution after the war. The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that France violated the rights of the Harkis and their families, including the right to life, the prohibition of torture, and the right to a fair trial. The court has ordered France to pay compensation to the victims and to take measures to prevent similar violations in the future.



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