{"id":8642,"date":"2024-10-18T09:46:11","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T08:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=8642"},"modified":"2024-10-18T09:46:11","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T08:46:11","slug":"commemorating-the-october-17-massacres-in-paris-strengthening-ties-with-the-algerian-diaspora","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=8642","title":{"rendered":"Commemorating the October 17 Massacres in Paris: Strengthening Ties with the Algerian Diaspora"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Algiers<\/strong> \u2013 On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Algeria\u2019s Minister of Mujahideen and Rights Holders, Eid Rabeqa<\/strong>, emphasized that the commemoration of the October 17, 1961 massacres in Paris<\/strong> serves as a bridge of communication<\/strong> with the Algerian community abroad<\/strong>, reaffirming the country\u2019s commitment to protecting its diaspora and involving it in Algeria\u2019s development efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at a historical symposium marking the 63rd anniversary<\/strong> of the massacre, observed on the National Migration Day<\/strong>, Rabeqa highlighted that this occasion is a symbolic connection<\/strong> to build Algeria through the participation of its expatriates. He praised the exemplary support<\/strong> of the diaspora in difficult times, which demonstrates their unwavering loyalty to Algeria and their readiness to contribute to the country\u2019s ongoing social and economic progress<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honoring Memory and Confronting Colonial Atrocities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rabeqa stressed the importance of collective memory<\/strong>, affirming that remembering events like the October 17 massacre ensures that Algeria remains committed to honoring the past. \u201cThe Seine River will forever bear witness to the brutality of French colonialism, which ruthlessly suppressed people seeking their basic right to exist,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Algeria\u2019s Support for Palestine and International Solidarity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The minister also addressed the atrocities committed by the Zionist regime against the Palestinian people<\/strong>, drawing a parallel between Algeria\u2019s colonial past and Palestine’s ongoing struggle. “Algeria will always be a safe haven and a steadfast supporter of the Palestinian people in their fight for justice and freedom,” Rabeqa affirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his remarks, the Palestinian Ambassador to Algeria<\/strong>, Fayez Abu Aita<\/strong>, paid tribute to Algeria’s history of resistance, noting that the Algerian struggle for independence was an inspiration for the Palestinian revolution<\/strong>. \u201cThe sacrifices and heroism of the Algerian people in their quest for freedom remain a beacon for all nations fighting oppression,\u201d Abu Aita stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symbolic Acts of Remembrance and Tribute to Heroes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To honor the 63rd anniversary<\/strong> of the October 17 massacre, the minister, accompanied by the Palestinian ambassador, veterans, and government officials, inaugurated a memorial<\/strong> at the Ministry of Mujahideen\u2019s headquarters. The memorial, bearing the slogan “Unbreakable Oath to Martyrs and Fighters,”<\/strong> stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of those who sacrificed for Algeria\u2019s independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, in a symbolic act to commemorate the event, the participants planted a tree<\/strong> at the ministry, reflecting the spirit of renewal and continuity in remembering Algeria\u2019s heroes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further details on Algeria\u2019s national commemorations, visit DZWATCH.DZ<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Author:<\/strong> nor-eleslam<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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October 17 massacre, Algeria, diaspora, colonial memory, National Migration Day, Eid Rabeqa, Palestinian solidarity, Fayez Abu Aita, Algeria-Palestine relations, commemorative events, memorials<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Algiers \u2013 On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Algeria\u2019s Minister of Mujahideen and Rights Holders, Eid Rabeqa, emphasized that the commemoration of the October 17, 1961 massacres in Paris serves as a bridge of communication with the Algerian community abroad, reaffirming the country\u2019s commitment to protecting its diaspora and involving it in Algeria\u2019s development efforts. Speaking …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8643,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","iawp_total_views":2,"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8642","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8642","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8642"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8642\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8644,"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8642\/revisions\/8644"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8643"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8642"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=8642"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=8642"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}