The town of Decazeville in southwestern France held a ceremony on March 19, 2026, to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the ceasefire that ended the Algerian War. The event took place at the town's war memorial, honoring the memory of those who served and died in the conflict.
The ceasefire, which took effect on March 19, 1962, followed the signing of the Γvian Accords between France and the Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic. It officially ended over seven years of war, leading to Algeria's independence on July 5, 1962.
Local officials, veterans, and residents attended the ceremony, which included the laying of wreaths and a moment of silence. The date remains a significant and sometimes contentious memorial day in France, officially recognized as the National Day of Remembrance for the victims of the Algerian War and the battles in Morocco and Tunisia.
