Can former colonial powers be held accountable for past atrocities?

The news report "Can former colonial powers be held accountable for past atrocities?" discusses the growing call from African leaders, including Algeria's Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, for former colonial powers to recognize and criminalize colonial-era abuses. Algeria argues that a legal framework is needed to ensure reparations are provided as a right, not as a voluntary act. The report, published on December 2, 2025, explores how former colonial powers could be held accountable for past actions and whether the cost of those atrocities can be accurately measured. Guests Jacques Reland, Paul Beaver, and Peter Nielsen provide analysis on the complexities of achieving accountability and reparations. The discussion centers on the need for compensation and the establishment of a legal basis for addressing historical injustices.