Peter answered:  "the difference is that the Algerian records were created on Algerian soil as part of the administration of Algeria by the French during its time as a colony."



Sorry, Peter, there's no significant difference:  the Afghan war records have been--and are still--being created by the US (and other countries, including France) on Afghan soil as part of the administration and conduct of the war by the Allies in the course of a United Nations-approved operation.



And for your information, Algeria was NOT considered by France (or other countries at the time) a colony--it was part of "Metropolitan France". Morocco, in contrast, was a "Protectorate".



Of course, any lawyer can make any argument she/he chooses.



Fred



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