Declaration of 1 November 1954
The Declaration of 1 November 1954 is the first independentist appeal addressed by the National Liberation Front (FLN) to the Algerian people, marking the start of the Algerian Revolution and the armed action of the National Liberation Army (ALN). Historical context. When the Movement for the Triumph of Democratic Liberties (MTLD) organized its congress in April 1953, the independence option was decided, but the date for the hasty announcement of the insurrection had not yet been set. Writing. It was journalist Mohamed Aïchaoui who was entrusted with the task of writing the revolutionary declaration under  the supervision of the two leaders Mohamed Boudiaf and Mourad Didouche of the Group of Six. Impression. The leaflets for this proclamation were drawn in the house of activist Ali Zamoum located in the village of Ighil Imoula in Great Kabylia. Distribution. These sheets were then put in briefcases and suitcases to be sent to their destinations in Algeria and abroad. Presentation and analysis. This declaration aimed at Algerian national independence by: Means of struggle. In accordance with revolutionary principles and taking into account internal and external situations, the continuation of the struggle by all means until the achievement of  the independence goal. To achieve these ends, the National Liberation Front will have two essential tasks to carry out simultaneously: internal action, both politically and in terms of its action, and external action in order to deal with the Algerian cause which will be a reality for the whole world with the support of all natural allies of Algerians. This is an overwhelming task which requires the mobilization of all national energies and resources. It is true, the struggle will be long but the outcome is certain.