Rape as a weapon of war: Frances shameful legacy in Algeria FRANCE 24 English

Sixty years ago, Algeria won its independence after a brutal war with France. There is plenty of documentation on the 19541962 Algerian War, but one topic remains extremely taboo: the systemicrape of Algerian women by French soldiers during the conflict. Survivors have yet to see justice, and time is running out. FRANCE 24 s Florence Gaillard reports. ,Algeria, rape, war Subscribe to France 24 now: LIVE Watch FRANCE 24 English 24, 7 here: Read the latest International News and Top Stories: