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October 17 Massacres Remembrance Reopens Wounds
On the anniversary of the October 17, 1961 massacres in Paris, Algeria and France continue efforts to acknowledge the brutal repression experienced by Algerians at the hands of the French police. Nearly 30 French mayors have called for an official recognition that these events constitute a state crime and for their inclusion in the national agenda. The incidents resulted in the death of approximately 300 Algerians, many of whom were thrown into the Seine River. In response, Algeria and other official entities held moments of silence and lowered their flags as a sign of mourning. The mayors also demanded the opening of archives, the documentation of this history, and the annual commemoration of the victims—an appeal from the victims and their families. Despite previous confessions by French leaders, official accountability remains unacknowledged in full. Both countries continue to seek a historic reconciliation, despite recent political obstacles.
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