French Nuclear Explosions in the Algerian Sahara  Between 1960 -1966 AD and International Reactions

Dr. HOUTIA Mohammed; Dr. Boussalim Salah

French Nuclear Explosions in the Algerian Sahara Between 1960 -1966 AD and International Reactions

Authors

Dr. HOUTIA Mohammed University of Ahmed DRAIA Adrar, Algeria
Dr. Boussalim Salah University of Ghardaia, Algeria

Keywords:

French nuclear detonations, crimes, Reggane, effects of the explosions, international stances.

Abstract

The French nuclear detonations in the Reggane region (Hamoudia) of the Algerian desert are considered one of the silent crimes against humanity that continue to have a devastating impact on the environment. This catastrophe began with the detonation of the first bomb on February 13, 1960, the power of which exceeded four times that of the Japanese Hiroshima bomb. This event was followed by mixed international reactions condemning those nuclear tests and their aftermath.