Historical Events tagged with "FLN"
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First Shots Fired in Algerian Independence Conflict
The Front de Libération Nationale (FLN) launched its first armed attacks against French colonial forces in Algeria, marking the beginning of a violent struggle for independence. The coordinated assault targeted military outposts and police stations, signaling a significant escalation in tensions between the Algerian nationalists and the French government. This coordinated effort illustrated the FLN's commitment to armed resistance in their quest for national liberation following years of colonial rule. The attacks that day laid the groundwork for a prolonged conflict that would last for nearly eight years.
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