OAS (Secret Army Organization)

OAS (Secret Army Organization) was a French nationalist group formed in the early 1960s to oppose Algeria’s independence from France. Comprising former military and government officials, OAS conducted covert operations, including sabotage and violent attacks, aiming to keep Algeria a French territory. Their actions were often clandestine, and they opposed the decolonization process, viewing it as a betrayal. The organization’s activities contributed to increased political instability and violence during that period. OAS is widely recognized for its militant stance and controversial methods in resisting Algeria’s independence movement.