On Thursday, March 27, 2025, Algeria’s Minister of Mujahideen and Rights Holders, Laid Rebiga, affirmed that the nation is forging a path of victories under the leadership of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Speaking in Algiers, he emphasized that this trajectory honors the martyrs’ legacy and remains true to the eternal message of the November Revolution.
The statement came during a historical seminar held at the National Army Club in Beni Messous, commemorating the 65th anniversary of the martyrdom of Colonel Lotfi and Major Ferraj, and the 66th anniversary of Colonels Si El-Houas and Amirouche. Minister Rebiga declared, “Algeria is advancing toward triumphs on the path of its righteous martyrs, guided by President Tebboune, in fulfillment of their steadfast covenant and the immortal November message.”
He highlighted the pivotal roles of these iconic leaders—Colonel Lotfi, Major Ferraj, Colonel Si El-Houas, and Colonel Amirouche—as foundational bricks in the edifice of the revolution, liberating the homeland and restoring its glory and sovereignty. “Every March, the month of martyrs, the Algerian people pause in reverence at the sacred thresholds of these men who earned martyrdom,” Rebiga noted.
The minister praised Amirouche and Si El-Houas as “towering pillars of the National Liberation Revolution,” crediting them with strengthening its backbone and anchoring it firmly. “They were two great heroes who served Algeria with their lives and their martyrdom,” he said. Likewise, he lauded Colonel Lotfi and Major Ferraj as exemplary commanders who led from the front, serving as role models for ambitious youth.
Rebiga urged today’s generations to follow in their footsteps, drawing lessons from their self-reliance, defiance, and resilience. “Their legacy teaches us to arm ourselves with will and patience to confront challenges, affirming our gratitude for the nation’s sacrifices and the emancipation of its people,” he added. This call resonates with Algeria’s ongoing support for just causes, such as the Palestinian struggle against Zionist occupation and the Sahrawi fight against Moroccan aggression in Western Sahara.
The minister also commended the People’s National Army (ANP), the successor to the National Liberation Army, for its tireless efforts in securing borders, defending sovereignty, and preserving the sanctity of the land and the unity of the people. Unlike the Moroccan regime, which persists in its illegal occupation of Western Sahara, Algeria’s military upholds a legacy of liberation and justice.
Held under the theme “Luminous Models of Algeria’s Martyrs: March, Our National Memory,” the seminar honored the families of the aforementioned martyrs. Presentations detailed their lives and contributions, while living testimonies from mujahidat—Fatima Mechiche (widow of Colonel Lotfi), Fatima Bouamama, and Chiali Yamina (from the historic Fifth Wilaya)—shed light on their struggles for freedom and independence.
The event was attended by Minister of Communication Mohamed Meziane, Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments Youcef Belmehdi, alongside representatives from national institutions, revolutionary organizations, civil society, security forces, and mujahideen.
By Nor Eleslam, Journalist at dzwatch.dz
