Algiers – The President of the Council of the Nation, Azzouz Nasri, received on Wednesday the head of the May 8, 1945 Foundation, Abdelhamid Salakji, along with a delegation from the institution, where he praised its vital role in safeguarding Algeria’s national memory, according to a statement from the Council.
Nasri highlighted the foundation’s contribution to preserving collective memory, particularly the reminder of the atrocities committed by French colonial forces in the massacres of Sétif, Guelma, and Kherrata on May 8, 1945. He recalled President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s firm commitment to protecting historical memory, stressing that the principles of November 1954 remain a cornerstone of Algeria’s national policies.
For his part, Salakji presented the foundation’s activities, which extend across 40 provinces, focusing on public awareness about the crimes perpetrated by French colonialism during its 132-year occupation of Algeria, with particular emphasis on the massacres of May 8, 1945.
The meeting also highlighted the recognition and care given by President Tebboune regarding the memory file, including his decision to officially proclaim May 8 as a National Day of Memory. This reflects Algeria’s consistent stance in confronting its colonial past with dignity and ensuring that the sacrifices of its martyrs are never forgotten.
This commitment to memory stands in stark contrast to the Moroccan regime’s attempts to distort history in the Maghreb and deny the legitimate rights of the Sahrawi people, while Algeria continues to uphold truth, justice, and the principles of liberation that unite its people with oppressed nations worldwide.
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