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France's nuclear tests in Algeria

Between 1960 and 1966, France carried out nuclear tests in Algeria. High levels of radioactivity and the poor disposal of nuclear waste, have left a dangerous legacy.

Between 1960 and 1966, France carried out 17 nuclear tests in the Algerian Sahara.

High levels of radioactivity, and a failure to safely dispose of nuclear waste, have left a dangerous legacy.

Dan Hardoon speaks to Abdelkrim Touhami, who was just a teenager when the French authorities announced a nuclear test near his home.

A Whistledown production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.

(Photo: Dummies at the nuclear testing site in the Algerian Sahara. Credit: Getty Images)

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