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Redha Malek
Batna, Algeria
Archival Overview
Eminent Algerian diplomat, philosopher, official spokesman of the GPRA at the 1962 Evian Accords, and Prime Minister who guided Algeria through the anti-terrorist struggle of the 1990s.
Biographical Record
Redha Malek studied philosophy at the University of Algiers and the Sorbonne. Joining the FLN early in the revolution, he was appointed editor-in-chief of the underground newspaper 'El Moudjahid' in 1957, articulating the intellectual vision of Algerian liberation.
As official spokesman and negotiator for the Provisional Government (GPRA) at the Evian negotiations (1961-1962), Malek defended the indivisibility of the Algerian Sahara. Later serving as ambassador to Paris, Moscow, and Washington, he negotiated the release of 52 American hostages in Iran in 1981, and served as Prime Minister from 1993 to 1994.
Key Life Milestones
Signing and Announcement of the Evian Accords
Spoke for the GPRA in announcing the bilateral treaty that recognized Algeria's unconditional independence.
Signing and Announcement of the Evian Accords
Spoke for the GPRA in announcing the bilateral treaty that recognized Algeria's unconditional independence.
Signing and Announcement of the Evian Accords
Spoke for the GPRA in announcing the bilateral treaty that recognized Algeria's unconditional independence.
Mediation of the Iran Hostage Crisis
Successfully concluded the Algiers Accords as Algerian ambassador, securing the release of the US hostages.
Mediation of the Iran Hostage Crisis
Successfully concluded the Algiers Accords as Algerian ambassador, securing the release of the US hostages.
Mediation of the Iran Hostage Crisis
Successfully concluded the Algiers Accords as Algerian ambassador, securing the release of the US hostages.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialAlgiers, Algeria