On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the historic December 11, 1960 demonstrations, the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, this Wednesday addressed a solemn message to the Algerian people, paying tribute to the sacrifices of the national movement and reaffirming the founding values of the Revolution.
In his letter, the Head of State recalled the “exceptional” significance of these popular demonstrations which, in the streets and squares of the country, embodied the “total adherence of the people to the call of November 1, 1954.” Tebboune evoked the “voices chanting freedom” and the “flags held high” as symbols of a people determined to take their destiny into their own hands and make their cause heard by the world.
The President of the Republic also saluted the spirit of sacrifice of the women and men who, from the earliest hours of the Revolution, joined the ranks of the struggle for independence. He recalled the famous words of the martyr Larbi Ben M’hidi: “Throw the revolution into the street, the people will adopt it,” emphasizing that the December 1960 demonstrations were a striking proof of this.
Abdelmadjid Tebboune then emphasized the importance of preserving the national memory, quoting the message of hero Didouche Mourad: “If we were to die, defend our memory.” According to him, this revolutionary heritage remains a compass for the new generations, especially in an international context marked by “wars of influence” and the spread of various forms of propaganda.
The President affirmed that the Algerian people, “united by a deep identity, attached to their land and its diversity,” remains capable of thwarting any attempt to destabilize the national project. He highlighted the strategic role of youth, bearers of hope and expertise, at the heart of a transformation process aimed at consolidating the sustainable development of the country.
In the final part of his message, Tebboune called to learn lessons from history to strengthen the economic and social gains already made in recent years. He encouraged collective and active participation to accelerate Algeria’s progress toward a stronger and more respected position on the international stage.
The Head of State concluded by reaffirming the State’s commitment to the memory of the martyrs, also paying tribute to the living mujahideen and mujahidates. He reiterated that Algeria would continue on its path “faithful to the sacred mission of the heroes of the Revolution.”