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3 dagen geleden · The Algerian War (also known as the Algerian Revolution or the Algerian War of Independence) was a major armed conflict between France and the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN) from 1954 to 1962, which led to Algeria winning its independence from France.
- 1 November 1954 – 19 March 1962, (7 years, 4 months, 2 weeks and 4 days)
- French Algeria
- Independence of Algeria from France
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3 dagen geleden · Updated 11:42 AM PDT, May 8, 2024. ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — While France celebrated the anniversary of victory over the Nazis on Wednesday, Algeria commemorated a more somber anniversary: The crackdown by French colonial forces on Algerian independence activists the same day 79 years ago. Both events took place on May 8, 1945.
2 dagen geleden · Claire Messud’s latest novel, “This Strange Eventful History,” has a compelling history of its own. It is based on the dramas and wanderings of her own French Algerian and Canadian family ...
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2 dagen geleden · The weapon belonged to Emir Abdelkader, the emblematic leader of the resistance to the French conquest of Algeria, who was forced to surrender on December 23, 1847.
2 mei 2024 · Unlike other colonies, Algeria was considered an integral part of France, divided into departments just like those in mainland France. French colonization began in 1830 and was marked by aggressive settlement policies, appropriation of land, and economic exploitation.
3 dagen geleden · France commemorated victory over the Nazis, while Algeria remembered a darker event from its past. Both events occurred on May 8, 1945. French President Emmanuel Macron laid a wreath at the Arc de ...
3 dagen geleden · The Algerian independence referendum was held in French Algeria on 1 July 1962, passing with 99.72% of the vote. As a result, France declared Algeria independent on 3 July. On 8 September 1963, the first Algerian constitution was adopted by nationwide referendum under close supervision by the National Liberation Front (FLN) .
