French military authorities

French military authorities restrict movement of Roma and Travellers

📅 22 October 1939

A French military decree barred Roma and Travellers from travelling in eight western departments and restricted encampments in parts of central-western France. The measure drew on pre-existing...

France introduces selective conscription for Algerian Muslims

📅 3 February 1912

A decree introduced a system of military recruitment for Algerian Muslims, with annual selection and partial conscription. It responded to French military manpower needs while extending obligations to...

Military service brings a limited exemption from indigénat penalties

📅 19 September 1912

A decree provided that some Algerian men who completed military service with good conduct would no longer be subject to the indigénat’s special jurisdiction. The measure linked relief from...