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Mohamed Boudiaf
1919–1992National / Algeria-wide
📖Their story
Historic chief of November 1954 and longtime exile, Mohamed Boudiaf returned to Algeria in 1992 to head the High Council of State during a deep political crisis. His effort was cut short when he was assassinated in Annaba.
⭐Why they matter
He links the founding moment of the revolution to the painful moment of 1990s Algeria, embodying integrity and reform for many.
💡Did you know?
His televised assassination in June 1992 shocked Algerian society.