Mustapha Benboulaïd
| Mostefa Ben Boulaïd | |
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Mustapha Benboulaïd, the "father of the Algerian revolution".
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February 5, 1917 Arris, Algeria |
| Died | March 22, 1956 (aged 39) Arris, Algeria |
| Cause of death | Killed in action (KIA) |
| Resting place | Arris, Algeria |
| Organization | Armée de Libération Nationale (ALN) |
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Front de Libération Nationale (FLN), Comité Révolutionaire d'Unité et d'Action (CRUA), Organisation spéciale (OS) |
Mostefa Ben-Boulaïd (Arabic: مصطفى بن بولعيد) (5 February 1917 – 22 March 1956) was an Algerian revolutionary leader.
Ben-Boulaid was born in Arris, Batna Province, Algeria. In 1939, he underwent mandatory military service and was mobilized to fight for the allies during the Second World War. In 1944, during the Italian campaign, Ben-Boulaid exhibited courage, which earned him the Military Medal and the Croix de guerre. He was demobilised with the rank of adjutant, returned home, and joined the Algerian People's Party (PPA).
Ben-Boulaid became an important political and military figure in the Special Organization (OS). He bought weapons with his own funds, supported militants being pursued by the French authorities and distributed arms. Ben-Boulaid contested the Assembly of Algeria election of 1948 and won decisively. However, the results were falsified by the French authorities. He was a founding member of the Revolutionary Committee of Unity and Action (CRUA). From 22–25 June 1954, he chaired a crucial meeting which aimed to unite the revolutionary forces. He became a member of the "Committee of the Six" ( the insurgent leaders). During the Algerian war, Ben-Boulaid was responsible for Area I (Aurès). He engaged heavily armed French forces and suffered heavy losses. In 1955, he traveled to Libya to purchase arms. He participated in the battle of Ifri el blah and the battle of Ahmar Khaddou near Batna.
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