Tribute Held for Algerian Liberation War Commander Mohamed Sahnoun

A ceremony was held in Naciria to honor Commander Mohamed Sahnoun of the National Liberation Army (ALN), who fell in battle on June 12, 1957, in Hamdania. The event was attended by local authorities, Sahnoun's family members, and residents of the region.

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A wreath was laid at the city center's martyrs' monument, symbolizing remembrance and gratitude for the fighter's role in the Algerian War of Liberation. The ceremony also featured the screening of a documentary by Slimane Aït Gacem, detailing Sahnoun's militant journey and his commitment within the ALN.

Mohamed Sahnoun, though perhaps less known to younger generations, was a prominent figure in the fight against colonialism. Born in April 1933, he joined the ranks of the PPA/MTLD early on. After being sought by colonial authorities, he was arrested in 1955 and imprisoned in Blida. He escaped a few months later with 25 other nationalists, as depicted in Aït Gacem's film.

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According to testimonies from relatives, Sahnoun was part of the Commando Ali Khoudja and participated in significant operations against the colonial army, including an ambush in the Chiffa gorges where several weapons were reportedly recovered. His actions earned him the rank of ALN commander in the historic Wilaya IV. Sahnoun died during the Battle of Tibarkant, a prolonged engagement where colonial forces reportedly deployed substantial military resources. Of the 17 martyrs in that battle, only six have been identified and are buried in Tibarkant, Médéa province. A school in his native region now bears his name, preserving his memory for future generations.

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