Algeria’s Diplomacy Faces Another Scandal

n a new development adding to Algeria’s series of diplomatic controversies, the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a feeble statement on Monday, January 13, 2025, denying involvement in the visit of a Kurdish separatist delegation from northeastern Syria to the Tindouf camps. This came after widespread criticism following the circulation of a photo showing the Kurdish delegation holding the « Polisario » flag.

However, the most surprising turn of events was the behavior of the Algerian Embassy in Ankara, which deleted an earlier apology tweet only to repost it an hour later. This move, indicative of confusion and mismanagement of the crisis, further embarrassed Algeria diplomatically.

This incident raises serious questions about the level of professionalism in Algeria’s diplomacy, especially at a time when the authorities claim regional power status.

The crisis exposes the military regime’s failure to handle sensitive situations, potentially leading to further international isolation.

Moreover, Algerian-Turkish relations now appear to be strained, with possible political and economic repercussions at a time when Algeria needs to strengthen its external alliances.

Finally, this mishandling puts Algeria in an awkward position on the international stage, as it seeks to present itself as a neutral mediator in regional conflicts.