Historic Battle of Markala
The Tindouf Province celebrates its historic resistance against French occupation, highlighted by the Battle of Mercala in September 1956. During this battle, the local residents made great sacrifices in confronting French forces, resulting in heavy losses for the occupiers. Twelve Mujahideen were martyred in the fight, including the martyr Taher Abdel Wahhab. The Mujahideen faced aerial bombardments and inflicted significant damage on the enemy. The battle emphasizes the resilience and sacrifices of Tindouf’s inhabitants, who earned their place in the record of the Algerian Revolution. It is also noteworthy that the area holds a historical witness to the brutality of the occupation: the military prison in M’ayer.
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