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On this date in 1963 Algeria won its independence from France
Setting some interesting precedents:
Expulsion of the Jews from a country in modern times
&
Expulsion of all ethnic aliens, the French (including people who had never set foot in France)
On this date in 1963 Algeria won its independence from France
Setting some interesting precedents:
Expulsion of the Jews from a country in modern times
&
Expulsion of all ethnic aliens, the French (including people who had never set foot in France)
The indigenous people of Algeria who spearheaded this struggle for independence are called #Amazigh or Berbers
They had also valiantly resisted Islamic conquest, led by a woman warioress, Dihya (var. "Tiya" or "Al Kahina)
To this day tribal affiliation in Algeria is matrilineal
They had also valiantly resisted Islamic conquest, led by a woman warioress, Dihya (var. "Tiya" or "Al Kahina)
To this day tribal affiliation in Algeria is matrilineal
The Algerians, a North African indigenous people akin to native Canary Islanders, were classed as Europeans by Madison Grant, author of "The Passing of the Great Race."
Algerians also resisted conquest by the Ottoman Turks but alas fell to become a province of the Ottoman Empire & themselves enslaved
Men, women & children were then kidnapped from European coastlines & the high seas to be sold in slave markets in Algiers
https://twitter.com/Zander9899/status/1180896516552167426?s=20
Men, women & children were then kidnapped from European coastlines & the high seas to be sold in slave markets in Algiers
https://twitter.com/Zander9899/status/1180896516552167426?s=20
The Barbary Pirate Wars (which heralded the creation of a United States Navy) put the Ottoman Turk slavers operating out of Algeria & greater North Africa (largely) out of business.
Some raiding continued; however, not ending entirely until the French invaded Algeria in 1830.
Some raiding continued; however, not ending entirely until the French invaded Algeria in 1830.
Algerians fought alongside the French in both WWl & ll: proving their bravery & worth, suffering major casualties
At the outset of WWll the Algerians agreed to fight with France this second time on condition of Algerian independence should France prevail https://orientxxi.info/l-orient-dans-la-guerre-1914-1918/algerians-and-the-first-world-war,0645,0645
At the outset of WWll the Algerians agreed to fight with France this second time on condition of Algerian independence should France prevail https://orientxxi.info/l-orient-dans-la-guerre-1914-1918/algerians-and-the-first-world-war,0645,0645
As the Allies prevailed in 45, Algerians took to the streets all over the country to celebrate victory in Europe & their promised independence.
The French did not honor their agreement; however, & opened fire on the celebrants: killing 45,000 in one day https://www.trtworld.com/magazine/may-8-algeria-will-officially-mourn-europe-s-day-of-celebration-37554
The French did not honor their agreement; however, & opened fire on the celebrants: killing 45,000 in one day https://www.trtworld.com/magazine/may-8-algeria-will-officially-mourn-europe-s-day-of-celebration-37554
Algerians began battling for their independence that very day in 1945
Their struggle is called the "Revolution of the One Million Martyrs" as they would not stop, no matter the cost, until their sovereignty was won
DeGaulle, war weary~acknowledged the Algerians would never quit
Their struggle is called the "Revolution of the One Million Martyrs" as they would not stop, no matter the cost, until their sovereignty was won
DeGaulle, war weary~acknowledged the Algerians would never quit
With Algeria's 1963 victory came expulsion of the French & also of Jews
To this days Jews are prohibited to enter Algeria
Should this give us cause to reflect upon how vital a people willing to fight so valiantly view freedom from Jews as~well, FREEDOM?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Jews_in_Algeria
To this days Jews are prohibited to enter Algeria
Should this give us cause to reflect upon how vital a people willing to fight so valiantly view freedom from Jews as~well, FREEDOM?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Jews_in_Algeria
Was told by a former Algerian colleague lately
"The Algerians are with you (the American PEOPLE) We don't like bullies, do you understand? We support you. The White people in America are being bullied. We see it from here!"
Thank you, Algeria
Happy Independence from ZOG!
"The Algerians are with you (the American PEOPLE) We don't like bullies, do you understand? We support you. The White people in America are being bullied. We see it from here!"
Thank you, Algeria
Happy Independence from ZOG!
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