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Krim Belkacem
War of Independence (1954–1962)Kabylie
📖Their story
Long before November 1954, Krim Belkacem was already a wanted man in the mountains of Kabylie. As one of the historic chiefs of the FLN, he combined the toughness of a maquis fighter with the patience of a negotiator, and ended up signing the agreements that closed 132 years of colonization.
⭐Why they matter
He is remembered as a key Soummam leader and as the principal Algerian signatory of the Évian Accords that recognized independence.
💡Did you know?
He spent years in the maquis without ever sleeping in the same place two nights in a row.