Algeria is celebrating 70 years since the Revolution to eradicate French colonialism began
Algeria yesterday celebrated the 70th anniversary of the beginning of the liberation revolution of the country against colonial France with a military parade held in the capital Algiers.
Algeria yesterday celebrated the 70th anniversary of the beginning of the liberation revolution of the country against colonial France with a military parade held in the capital Algiers.
Being in a rhinoceros, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune participated in the parade, while giving a salute to greet the large crowd of people who were cheering before leading the celebrations.
On November 1, 1954, the Algerian National Liberation Movement (FLN) attacked the French fortresses and bases in the country and officially started the Algerian War, which led to the country's independence from France.
The country officially declared its independence on July 5, 1962, after a bloody seven-year war that ended 132 years of colonial rule.
The war, which Algerian leaders say killed about 1.5 million people, remains a point of tension in relations between Algeria and France.
The commemoration of the Algerian revolution is often used as an occasion for amnesty for prisoners.
Ihsane El Kadi, a journalist in Algeria who was a leading voice during the country's 2019 pro-democracy protests, was released from prison on Thursday evening along with eight other people who were jailed after criticizing the government.../
