National Migration Day highlights colonial crimes and community ties
Today, the National Day of Immigration emphasizes the strong connection between the Algerian diaspora abroad and the cause of independence and history. It commemorates the protests of October 17, 1961, in Paris, where hundreds of peaceful demonstrators were killed by French occupation forces—an atrocity that marks a black chapter in France's colonial history. The anniversary highlights the sacrifices of Algerians abroad and their role in supporting the revolutionary struggle, with the president reaffirming the importance of enabling members of the diaspora to participate in the national development process. Additionally, the massacres and persecution experienced by migrants are still remembered as crimes against humanity that France has yet to fully address.
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