The town of Blagnac, near Toulouse, held a commemorative ceremony on March 18, 2026, for the 64th anniversary of the ceasefire in the Algerian War. The event took place at the town's war memorial, honoring the victims and veterans of the conflict.
The Algerian War, fought from 1954 to 1962, concluded with the signing of the Évian Accords on March 18, 1962. The accords established an immediate ceasefire, effective the following day, March 19, paving the way for Algeria's independence from France.
Official ceremonies are held annually across France on March 19, the National Day of Remembrance for the victims of the Algerian War and the battles in Morocco and Tunisia. The Blagnac ceremony serves as a local observance of this significant historical date, reflecting on the war's legacy and the importance of peace.
