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Independence & Modern Algeria
Benyoucef Benkhedda
War of Independence
Leaders & StatesmenWar of Independence (1961–1962)National / Algeria-wide
He stepped aside in 1962 amid the political crisis that followed independence.
Historical significance
He led the Algerian government during the final phase of negotiations that brought independence.
Their story
Pharmacist by training and nationalist activist for years, Benkhedda joined the FLN early and rose through its political ranks. In 1961 he became president of the Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic, leading the team that signed the Évian Accords.
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He stepped aside in 1962 amid the political crisis that followed independence.