Tunis/Tunisia — Several blocs in the House of People's Representatives (HPR) have stated their intention to vote on the motion tabled by Al Karama Coalition group calling on the French state to apologise from the Tunisian people for the crimes committed during and after the colonial period, once certain changes have been made.
In this connection, MP from the democratic bloc, Khaled Krichi, pointed out that the period in question must be determined in order to demand an apology from France.
in turn, deputy of Ennahdha movement's bloc, Samir Dilou said his party is demanding more details on the period concerned and on some concepts included in the motion such as "agricultural evacuation".
President of the Qalb Tounes party bloc, Oussema Khlifi, asked to amend the text of the motion, taking into consideration the fact that France is Tunisia's most important economic partner.
The PDL also felt that France should ask for an apology from the Tunisian people for the sufferings they endured during the colonial period (May 12, 1881, to March 20, 1956).
