Algeria's War of Independence

Algeria's War of Independence (1954-1962) was a struggle by the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN) to gain independence from French colonial rule. It involved guerrilla warfare, political activism, and targeted violence against French forces and settlers. The conflict was marked by widespread violence, including atrocities on both sides, and severe social divisions. International pressure and changing attitudes in France contributed to negotiations, leading to the Évian Accords in 1962, which ended French colonial rule and established Algeria as an independent nation. The war profoundly shaped Algeria's national identity and its future development.