The Torture Controversy (1998-2002): Towards a 'new history' of the Algerian War?

MacMaster, Neil (2002) The Torture Controversy (1998-2002): Towards a 'new history' of the Algerian War? Modern & Contemporary France, 10 (4). pp. 449-459. ISSN 1469-9869

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Abstract

During the last two years media attention has centred on the issue of torture during the Algerian war. An exploration of this debate shows that the deep passions and tensions which have, in the past, bitterly divided the participants in the war and prevented an objective historical investigation or dialogue, are now receding. In France, in spite of a long history of state secrecy surrounding 'sensitive' archives, there has been a quiet but significant liberalisation of access and a new body of research based on this huge and growing body of evidence is dramatically changing our understanding of the war. Although many historians hope to see a growing Franco-Algerian collaboration, the torture debate reveals at the same time how far the current political crisis in Algeria and the authoritarian military regime continue to impede access to archives and a more open research agenda.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	sdg 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/peace_justice_and_strong_institutions
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Arts and Humanities > School of Political, Social and International Studies (former - to 2014)
Depositing User:	EPrints Services
Date Deposited:	01 Oct 2010 13:55
Last Modified:	14 Dec 2022 15:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/8625
DOI:	10.1080/0963948022000029538

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