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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]
Algerian and loyalist victory. Muhammad I ar-Rashid proclaimed bey of Tunis; Bey's commitment to pay a tribute (oil to light the Algerian mosques) Danish-Algerian War (1769–1772) Part of the Algeria-European War Location: Mediterranean Sea: Deylik of Algiers Denmark–Norway: Algerian victory Christian VII of Denmark: Spanish-Algerian war ...
The Sand War led to heightened tensions between the two countries for several decades. Full-blown confrontation began on September 25, 1963, once Moroccan forces occupied the border towns of Hassi Beida and Tindjoub, beginning a battle with Algerian forces for control over the towns.
On 8 September 1963, the first Algerian constitution was adopted by nationwide referendum under close supervision by the National Liberation Front (FLN). Later that month, Ahmed Ben Bella was formally elected the first president of Algeria for a five-year term after receiving support from the FLN and the military, led by Colonel Houari ...
The following day, the French launched a full-scale invasion of the town of Bizerte. The Tunisians' few artillery posts were destroyed by rockets fired by French planes. Tanks and paratroopers penetrated into the city from the south, while marines stormed the harbour from landing craft. Three French cruisers were positioned offshore.
Demonstration against the OAS in January 1962. The OAS was created in response to the January 1961 referendum on self-determination for Algeria.It was founded in Spain, in January 1961, by former officers, Pierre Lagaillarde (who led the 1960 Siege of Algiers), General Raoul Salan (who took part in the 1961 Algiers putsch or "Generals' Uprising") and Jean-Jacques Susini, along with other ...
The Statute of 1947 was effectively nullified by the Special Powers Act of March 16, 1956, as part of France's response to the escalating Algerian War [10]. The Algerian Assembly was dissolved the following month, and Algeria was governed directly by French authorities until its independence in 1962 [ 11 ] .
The struggle of Algerians against French colonialism during the Algerian War drew inspirations from the other Arab states such as Syria. With such, following the independence of Algeria in 1962 and the 1963 Syrian coup d'état, the two countries established relations. Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 August 1962.