Algerian Independence

Algerian Independence refers to the country's struggle for freedom from French colonial rule, which lasted from 1830 to 1962. The conflict escalated into a brutal war starting in 1954, marked by violent uprisings and significant loss of life on both sides. The Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN) led the fight for independence, ultimately achieving it after years of resistance and international pressure on France. Independence was officially declared on July 5, 1962, ending over a century of colonialism and leading to the establishment of a sovereign Algerian state. This event was a significant moment in the broader context of decolonization.