‘New Life in Algeria’: French-Algerians seek refuge from Islamophobia

Souad, a 45-year-old French-Algerian legal assistant, is planning to move to Algiers with her son due to the growing racism and discrimination in France. She describes feeling pushed out by society’s rejection and relentless racism.

Many Algerians born or raised in France are considering a one-way trip back to Algeria, showcasing a desire to escape the rising Islamophobia and discrimination in their current home. The increase in anti-Muslim acts in France has further fueled this sentiment.

For Souad, the move represents a chance for a new beginning, despite potential challenges like language barriers and educational differences for her son. She sees Algeria as a place where they can find peace and serenity, away from the difficulties they face in France.

‘The right decision’

Similarly, others like Bachir, a truck driver, and Lamia, an English teacher, have found solace in Algeria, choosing to make it their permanent home. They believe that the decision to leave France was the right one, allowing them to practice their faith freely and live without the fear of marginalization.