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The Algerian War (also known as the Algerian Revolution or the Algerian War of Independence) [nb 1] 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. [29]
The FLN’s ‘memorial context of post-independence Algeria’ even impacted historians’ ability to locate witnesses of pre-independence Algeria and its political events, and it also explains why witnesses were often so hesitant to tell stories of post-1962 Algeria- for fear of contradicting the FLN-imposed narrative. [7]
An independence referendum was held in French Algeria on 1 July 1962. It followed French approval of the Évian Accords in an April referendum.Voters were asked whether Algeria should become an independent state, co-operating with France; 99.72% voted in favour with a voter turnout of 91.88%.
The progenitor of the Zirid dynasty, Ziri ibn Manad (r. 935–971) was installed as governor of the central Maghreb (roughly north-eastern Algeria today) on behalf of the Fatimids, guarding the western frontier of the Fatimid Caliphate. [55] [56] With Fatimid support Ziri founded his own capital and palace at 'Ashir, south-east of Algiers, in 936.
Algeria gained independence on February 20, 1962 when the French government signed a peace accord. [4] While the women's movement made significant gains post-independence, peace in the country did not last long. Shortly after gaining independence, the Algerian Civil War began. The civil war erupted from anger regarding one party rule and ever ...
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria is celebrating 60 years of independence from France on Tuesday with nationwide ceremonies, a pardon The post Algeria marks 60 years of independence with military ...
After Algeria defeated France in 1962 and achieved independence, the country became an important hub for revolutionary activities in the Third World. [1]Already in the course of the Algerian War for independence between 1954 and 1962, the country had gained many international sympathizers: On the one hand, because the National Liberation Front (FLN) had succeeded in freeing itself from France ...
The Algerian War of Independence (1954–1962) was an international issue, with Algeria's National Liberation Front (FLN) seeking diplomatic support from newly independent countries and the UN. Though the UN did not formally intervene in the conflict, several member states served their support for Algerian independence within the General ...