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Today, Thursday, June 6, 2024, the University of Algiers 1 commemorated the 62nd anniversary of the fire of the Central University Library, which occurred on June 7, 1962, at the hands of French colonial forces, by organizing a special ceremony in the university library, in the presence of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and high-ranking figures and leaders in the country.
In his opening speech, the Minister highlighted the seriousness of this painful event, which is considered a heinous cultural and civilizational crime, through which the French colonialists sought to erase the identity of the Algerian people by burning their history and memory embodied in collectibles. the library Rare from thousands of valuable books and literature.
For his part, Fares Mokhtari confirmed boss The League stresses the need to commemorate this painful memory in order to preserve national identity and confront attempts to erase Algerian memory, which the colonizers sought by destroying its cultural symbols.
The ceremony included a visual presentation about the event A review of the precious manuscripts and works the library contained dating back centuries, in addition to valuable relevant contributions. A book exhibition was also held on its side by the Sub-Directorate for Scientific, Cultural and Sports Activities, the National Public Museum of Ancient Antiquities, the National Archives Center, and the National Office of School Publications.
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