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Harki commemorations in France

Overview

Commemorations for the Harkis, former auxiliary members of the French army during the Algerian War, were held across France. In Berdoues, the Harkis Occitanie Mémoires association held a memorial day featuring a march and an exhibition on the history of the Mirande camp. In Narbonne, ceremonies were marked by protests from the Association des anciens militaires et harkis d’Algérie regarding the relocation of official tributes to the Monument des martyrs de la Résistance, with representatives expressing concerns over potential invisibility for the community.

On September 25, France observed the National Day of Tribute to the Harkis, an official day established in 2023. During the ceremony, President Emmanuel Macron pledged that the history of the Harkis would not be erased from national memory. Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Alice Rufo addressed the “fratricidal war that went unnamed” and acknowledged the inhumane conditions, including settlement in camps and forest hamlets, that many Harkis faced upon their arrival in France.

Entities

France · Harkis Occitanie Mémoires · Berdoues · Emmanuel Macron · Alice Rufo

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    France observes National Day of Tribute to the Harkis

    French President Emmanuel Macron and Minister Alice Rufo honored the Harkis during the National Day of Tribute, pledging to preserve their memory and recognize their role in history.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Harkis commemorations held in Berdoues and Narbonne

    Memorial ceremonies for the Harkis, former French army auxiliaries from the Algerian War, were held in Berdoues and Narbonne, highlighting themes of remembrance and the need for official recognition.

Sources

fr.awras.com · lindependant.fr · mairie-bennecourt.fr · medicinaysaludpublica.com · objectifgard.com