Algerian Historian Mohamed Harbi Dies at 93 in Paris

Mohamed Harbi, a respected Algerian historian, died on Thursday in Paris at the age of 93, according to an Algerian news agency that cited family members.

Harbi was a significant figure in Algeria, known for his contributions to academia and political discourse. His work is closely linked to the struggle against French colonial rule, and he was unafraid to challenge political oppression following Algeria's independence.

Ali Qannoun, an Algerian historian and friend, noted on social media that Harbi's death was due to pneumonia, commending his enduring intellectual and activist contributions to the nation’s collective memory.

With Harbi's passing, Algeria's cultural and political landscape loses a vital advocate for freedom and justice, who devoted his life to historical scholarship and intellectual activism.