National Emigration Day

Message of President of the Republic on National Emigration Day
 
ALGIERS-The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Monday wrote a message on the occasion of the National Emigration Day commemorating the 61st anniversary of the Massacres of 17 October 1961. This is APS translated version:
           In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
           Peace be Upon His Messenger
On this National Emigration Day commemorating the massacres of 17 October 1961, we recall the tragedies and odious crimes committed 60 years ago by an iniquitous colonizer against Algerian emigrants that affirmed that their emigration did not represent in any way a distancing from their homeland or the sufferings or hopes of their compatriots.
The Shouhada (martyrs) of this barbaric massacre joined the pioneers of freedom who sacrificed their lives to free themselves from the colonial yoke. They were continuously resistant to the colonial forces until the massacres of 8 May 1945. We will not forget the martyrs that devoted their lives to the glorious National Liberation War.
They have become a model of abnegation, devotion, and patriotism.
The commemoration of this event reflects our faithfulness to our glorious memory and willingness to meet the challenge of a promising economy and achieve sustainable development.
Our diaspora is involved in the process of establishing a state institution and the challenge of building a New Algeria.
The national community abroad is urged to contribute to this process, especially as the revision of the Constitution involves them in the momentum of socioeconomic development triggered in the New Algeria that relies on its children, inside and outside the country, a strong, prosperous and proud Algeria.
 
On this day when we commemorate a milestone in the history of our glorious Revolution, we remember the victims of that sinister day, and our valiant martyrs who have made the glory of the Nation and raised the banner of dignity and freedom in a country destined to remain great.
           Long live free and sovereign Algeria
 
Commemoration of 17 October, faithfulness to our glorious memory
ALGIERS-The National Immigration Day commemorating the 17 October 1961 “is an event that reflects faithfulness to our glorious memory that calls us to adhere to the renewal project, affirmed President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who called on the national community abroad to contribute to this endeavor.
“On this National Emigration Day commemorating the massacres of 17 October 1961, we recall the tragedies and odious crimes committed 60 years ago by an iniquitous colonizer against Algerian emigrants that affirmed that their emigration did not represent in any way a distancing from their homeland or the sufferings or hopes of their compatriots,” wrote the President of the Republic in a message on the occasion of the National Immigration Day commemorating the massacres of 17 October 1961.  
“The commemoration of this event reflects our faithfulness to our glorious memory and willingness to meet the challenge of a promising economy and achieve sustainable development,” said President Tebboune.
“Our diaspora is involved in the process of establishing a state institution and the challenge of building a New Algeria,” said the President of the Republic.
“The national community abroad is urged to contribute to this process, especially as the revision of the Constitution involves them in the momentum of socioeconomic development triggered in the New Algeria that relies on its children, inside and outside the country, a strong, prosperous and proud Algeria,” he continued.
 
“On this day when we commemorate a milestone in the history of our glorious Revolution, we remember the victims of that sinister day, and our valiant martyrs who have made the glory of the Nation and raised the banner of dignity and freedom in a country destined to remain great,” stressed the President of the Republic.
 
Massacres of 17 October 1961 commemorated in Algiers
ALGIERS- Exhibitions on archive documents and historical works, documentary screenings and conferences on the massacres of 17 October 1961 in Paris will mark the celebration, in Algiers, of the 61st anniversary of this tragic chapter of the national liberation war.
As part of the activities, held until the end of October, the establishment “Arts and Culture” of the province of Algiers has scheduled several activities on this colonial crime committed against the Algerians who peacefully demonstrated in Paris against the discriminatory curfew.   
On this occasion, the space of activities Bachir-Mentouri organizes until Thursday a photo exhibition of mujahedeen and martyrs, victims of the violent police repression of Paris. In addition to the screening of a historical documentary, the space also an exhibition of books on the national liberation war and events of 17 October 1961.
For its part, the space of activities “Agha” hosts a photo exhibition of Algerian immigrants tortured by the Police in Paris, press articles devoted to this event marking Algeria’s contemporary history in addition to books and historical magazines.