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 Chouhada (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.
“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.