Algerian National Liberation Front

The Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN) was a key political and military group that fought for Algeria's independence from French colonial rule, which lasted from 1830 to 1962. Formed in 1954, the FLN led a violent liberation struggle known as the Algerian War, characterized by guerrilla tactics and widespread resistance. The FLN sought not only independence but also the establishment of a socialist state. After years of conflict, Algeria gained independence in 1962, and the FLN became the country's ruling party, shaping its post-colonial identity and governance. The group's legacy remains significant in Algerian history.