A Dark Legacy of Colonialism: Uncovering France's Use of Chemical Weapons in Algeria The revelation that the French army used chemical weapons during Algeria's war of independence has sparked a mix of outrage and confirmation for many who have long suspected as much.
The documentary shedding light on this dark chapter in history raises questions about the true cost of colonialism, including human lives lost and the lingering impact on victims' families and communities.
The use of chemical weapons by French forces contravened international law at the time, as outlined in the 1925 Geneva Protocol.