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What are the immediate consequences of the French investigation into the alleged kidnapping of Amir Boukhors and Algeria's subsequent expulsion of French diplomats?

France and Algeria are experiencing a diplomatic crisis following the French investigation into the alleged kidnapping of Algerian government critic Amir Boukhors in Paris. Algeria responded by expelling 12 French diplomats, prompting France to demand their reinstatement. This escalation follows previous tensions over the Western Sahara conflict and historical grievances.