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Journalist quits role after comparing French actions in Algeria to Nazi massacre

Jean-Michel Aphatie stands by comments he made on broadcaster RTLA prominent French journalist has said he is stepping down from his role as an expert analyst for broadcaster RTL after provoking an uproar by comparing French actions during colonial rule in Algeria to a second world war massacre committed by Nazi forces in France.Jean-Michel Aphatie, a veteran reporter and broadcaster, insisted that while he would not be returning to RTL, he wholly stood by his comments made on the radio station in February equating atrocities committed by France in Algeria with those of Nazi Germany in occupied France. Continue reading...



French journalist Jean-Michel Aphatie resigned from RTL after comparing French actions in Algeria to a Nazi massacre, sparking controversy and a week-long suspension. Aphatie defended his comments, citing historical atrocities committed by France in Algeria.

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