Original sentence: 3) as citizens living in Algeria were barred from this referendum.After his return to power intending to maintain Algeria as part of France, De Gaulle made a sudden reversal of policy in September 1959 and gradually opted instead for the secession of Algeria.As a consequence of this new policy that most military officers and even several of De Gaulle's close associates did not agree with, two referendums on self-determination were held.Bastien-Thiry was not, however, actually a member of the OAS organization.Bastien-Thiry, who was involved with a still mysterious organization (Vieil Etat Major, which was probably supported by high-ranking officials, politicians and the heads of large companies), cooperated with men of Organisation de l'armée secrète (OAS) which was already carrying out assassinations and bombings to try to prevent Algerian independence.De Gaulle credited the unusual abilities of the DS vehicle with saving his life — the shots had punctured two of the tires, but the car was still able to escape at full speed.The first in 1961 and a second on April 8 1962, the French Évian Accords referendum, 1962 (actually French Government Statements - ref : conseil constitutionnel decisions [1] - since there were no agreements, the FLN having refused to sign them off) which was not in accord with the French constitution (article
Edited sentence: De Gaulle credited the unusual abilities of the DS vehicle with saving his life — the shots had blown two of the tires, but the car was still able to escape at full speed.De Gaulle held a referendum on self-determination in Algeria on July 1, 1962 which went overwhelmingly in favour of its independance.In defiance, Bastien-Thiry joined the Organisation de l'armée secrète (OAS) which was carrying out assassinations and bombings to try to prevent Algerian independence