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Independence & Modern Algeria
Rabah Bitat
War of Independence
RevolutionariesWar of Independence (1954–1962)Constantine
After independence he served as president of the National Assembly for many years.
Historical significance
He bridges the founding generation of the FLN and the political life of independent Algeria.
Their story
Another of the six historic chiefs, Rabah Bitat helped organize the Algiers zone in the first months of the revolution before spending most of the war in French prisons.
Did you know?
After independence he served as president of the National Assembly for many years.