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Djamila Boupacha
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Djamila Boupacha is a member and militant guerrilla of the National Liberation Front of Algeria, and is the most famous Algerian female fighter. She currently lives in Algeria.

The anti-colonial and freedom-seeking revolution of Algeria was an important platform for the role of women, and many men and women fought for the freedom of this country from French domination. The role of Algerian women in the process of decolonization of their country was so important that French colonizers in their decision-making environments believed: "If we defeat the women, the rest will follow."

Thus, by imprisoning female fighters and massacring them, they tried to extinguish the fire of the independence-seeking revolution from the homes.

Djamila Boupacha, Sahia, Hassiba Ben Bouali, Bahia, and Djamila Bouhired were among the Algerian female fighters who stood firm on their principles and beliefs against French domination; some were killed and others endured imprisonment along with numerous tortures, saw bitterness, witnessed the killing of friends, family members, and comrades, until they finally reaped the fruit of their struggle with the independence of Algeria in 1962. Among these women, Ms. Djamila Boupacha is the most famous revolutionary woman. A woman who wishes to be the first person to fire the first missile at the Zionist regime.

Ms. Djamila Boupacha has been a symbol and inspiration of resistance and indefatigability for many anti-colonial and freedom-seeking movements of the world in the past half-century, and many books and articles have been written about her life and struggles as a revolutionary Muslim woman.

Djamila Boupacha, the revolutionary lioness and national hero of Algeria, is respected by Algerian women and men for her long struggles against France colonialism and enduring numerous mental and physical tortures in France prisons. Boupacha, who fought alongside her family for years against French colonialism in the Liberation Front of Algeria, was arrested in 1962 and for two years under the most severe mental and physical tortures, conveyed her freedom-seeking principles and beliefs from prison to her comrades, until her struggles and those of other Algerian female and male fighters bore fruit in 1962 and the independence of Algeria was achieved in 1962.

Biography

"Djamila Boupacha" is the daughter of Abdulaziz bin Muhammad, an Algerian revolutionary. She was born on 10 February 1938 in "Saint-Logen d'Algiers". She was a key member of the National Liberation Front (Algeria) who struggled for the freedom of Algeria.

Boupacha was arrested in 1960 and imprisoned in France. A member and militant guerrilla of the National Liberation Front of Algeria, she was tortured in "Hussein Dey Prison" by cigarette fire, electric shock, etc.; therefore, she and her lawyers claimed honor, and the court for Djamila Boupacha's rehabilitation became one of the most controversial trials of France and Algeria. After the Evian Accords (Evian) in 1962, France colonialism over Algeria ended after years, and Djamila Boupacha, who was initially sentenced to death, was freed with the independence of Algeria.

She grew up in a family whose members were active in the liberation struggles of Algeria. Djamila joined the resistance movement under the pseudonym Khalida at a time when the number of female activists in the Liberation Front of Algeria "FLN" was very low. She, who worked as a medic, was arrested in 1960 along with her father, sister, and sister's husband at home. She was accused of bombing the university, an accusation that was never proven. Such accusations by French colonizers were common for revenge against activists of the Algerian national resistance movement.

Djamila joined the resistance movement at a time when the number of female activists in the Liberation Front of Algeria "FLN" was very low.

Controversial Trial

When she was imprisoned in Hussein Dey prison, she was tortured by means of cigarette burns, electric shocks, and... and was brutally abused. Therefore, she and her lawyers filed a defamation lawsuit, and Djamila's restoration of honor trial became one of the most controversial trials in France and Algeria. A French-Tunisian lawyer named Gisèle Halimi took responsibility for defending Djamila and managed to have her transferred to a prison in France. Because in Algeria there was a risk that she would be killed in her prison cell, since the French torturers were trying to destroy evidence of their crimes so that their actions would not be exposed.

Following this incident, Françoise Sagan published an article titled 'The Young and Noble Woman' in the weekly magazine L'Express and declared that she was ashamed of being French. The writings of Simone de Beauvoir and Sagan marked the beginning of a very enlightening process. A committee was established for Djamila Bouhired chaired by Simone de Beauvoir. The members of this committee consisted of: Elsa Triolet, writer, and her husband Louis Aragon, famous French poet, Aimé Césaire, Jean-Paul Sartre, famous French philosopher and Beauvoir's partner, Geneviève de Gaulle-Anthonioz, and Germaine Tillion, women fighters of the France Resistance movement against Nazi occupation who had been deported to the Nazi Germany camp in Ravensbrück at that time. The renowned lawyer Gisèle Halimi, along with Simone de Beauvoir, wrote a documentary biography about Djamila which was published in 1962 under the title Djamila Bouhired.

Picasso drew a portrait of this young militant woman; the Chilean architect and artist Roberto Matta dedicated an image to her titled 'The Torments of Djamila' (Djamilas Qualen), and the Italian composer Luigi Nono composed a piece titled 'Song of Life and Love' for Djamila.

Following the Evian Accords (Evian) in 1962, which ended France's colonization after years and forced France to halt the dirty colonial war in Algeria, Algeria regained its independence, and Djamila Bouhired, who had initially been sentenced to death, was released from prison. Her famous quote in the French prison was: "When the people will to live, destiny must say yes. The dark nights must depart and the chains must break."

A Book Named After Her

The story of this Algerian mujahid woman has been written in a book named after her, penned by the renowned French writer and intellectual Simone de Beauvoir. In this book, reference is made to gang rapes and brutal rapes, including with bottles, and other types of torture common in the prisons of French forces. She wrote in this book: "The present story is the biography of a twenty-three-year-old Algerian girl named 'Djamila Bouhired' who, as a liaison officer for the National Liberation Front of Algeria, was subjected to brutal torture, including violation, by French military personnel."

According to the author: "In the affair of Djamila Bouhired, what appears extraordinary and exceptional is not the facts themselves, but the veil drawn over them. The persistence and patience of a female defense lawyer, the pride and high spirit of a tortured and complaining girl, and the optimal use of opportunity and professional courage of a judge have joined hands to tear the black veil of a dark and foggy night that had been cast over the crimes of colonialist France for seven years under the title of combating subversive acts. In the process of tearing the hateful mask of the French executioners, General Aire, the supreme commander of French forces in Algeria, could also have testified, but the France Army opposed the tearing of the mask of the faces of the torturers who tortured Djamila."

Simone de Beauvoir wrote in 1962 regarding the Algerian Resistance movement against France colonization: "It is not enough to rise only against the crime committed against Djamila, but we must also rise against the equally criminal treatments against her comrades." She asked the French not to remain silent in the face of their country's crime, not to limit themselves to condemning this or that colonialist method, but to note that the government is seeking to gain support and legitimacy from them to continue the colonial war. She asked the French to condemn the war and the government.... A government that has knelt before the army. She told the French: "Do whatever is necessary so that your rejection of the war does not degrade into ineffective actions.... You can no longer make excuses and say we were unaware of the crimes being committed."

A Cinematic Film for Djamilah

Fifty years after the independence of الجزایر in 2012, the television film "For Djamilah", directed by Caroline Huppert, sister of actress Isabelle Huppert, revived the memory of this revolutionary woman once again. However, Djamilah expressed regret regarding this television film, as in her view, the film was primarily focused on her persona and paid less attention to the liberation movement of the people of Algeria.

The presence of revolutionary women in the Algerian Revolution was very evident. Djamila Boupacha, Sahia, Hassiba Ben Bouali, Bahiya, and Djamila Boujerid hold a special place in the history of the revolutionary struggles of الجزایر. These women either took up arms and lost their lives in the unequal struggle against the colonialist regime of فرانسه, or were martyred after enduring numerous tortures. The role of Algerian women in the process of decolonization of الجزایر was so significant that the colonizers would say: "If we conquer the women, the rest will follow suit".

Special Attention to Palestine

Since Djamilah endured years of imprisonment suffering for her country's independence, perhaps more than any other woman, she understands why Palestinian women have been struggling for years for their country's independence and the destruction of the occupier regime of قدس. She believes that Holy Quds is the first qibla of Muslims and the center of attention of the Islamic world, and that Quds Day ceremonies should be held magnificently in all Islamic countries and throughout the world. Islamic countries must pay more attention and care to the issue of Quds and convey its message to future generations.

This Algerian fighter, with amazement at the scientific achievements and nuclear technologies of the جمهوری اسلامی ایران, wished to be the first person to trigger the firing of the first missile towards the Zionist regime.

Boupacha's Struggle Model

The zealous women of Islamic Iran also stood bravely and patiently in the field of struggle both during the people's struggles against the tyrannical regime and during the 8 years of Holy Defense, and supported the Islamic Revolution in various fronts.

During the 8 years of Holy Defense, women had an unparalleled presence in the field of relief services; to the extent that 22,808 relief workers and 2,276 female doctors were dispatched to the fronts, and in those years, some of these self-sacrificing women were also captured by the Iraqi Ba'ath regime.

Djamilah, who has tasted the flavor of struggle with her entire being, now finds the fruition of the Islamic Revolution of Iran and our revolutionary country's access to modern world science sweet and pleasant, because she knows that now Islamic ایران has become a power that can stand against the world's colonizers.

"Djamila Boupacha" has described the Islamic Republic of ایران as a unique country among Islamic countries and believes that Islamic ایران has made many advancements in various technologies in recent years. Since this national fighter has always followed the news of Iran, especially news related to scientific achievements and nuclear technologies, she has expressed hope that Islamic Iran will reach the final stages of nuclear technologies in the near future.

His Holiness Imam Khomeini is the model for all revolutionary nations of the world, and we have also taken him as a model, because the two revolutions of ایران and الجزایر are very similar.

The Algerian fighter also said during her visit to the shrine of Imam Khomeini: It is an honor and privilege that today I had the opportunity to be present in this position, because we must not forget the ideals of Imam (RA) who established this system.

انقلاب اسلامی ایران is considered a full-fledged model for the entire world. Muslim women of Islamic ایران have been able to introduce themselves as exemplary models in the world simply by their active presence in various scientific and sports fields. Revolutionary women of other countries of the world have also been able to achieve success in their struggles by taking Islamic Iran as a role model, and have always traveled to our country with pride and conveyed their feelings to the men and women of Islamic Iran.

Visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran

"Djamila Boupacha" has described the جمهوری اسلامی ایران as a unique country among Islamic countries and believes that Islamic ایران has made many advancements in various technologies in recent years. Since this national fighter has always followed the news of Iran, especially news related to scientific achievements and nuclear technologies, she has expressed hope that Islamic Iran will reach the final stages of nuclear technologies in the near future.

This Algerian fighter wishes to be the first person to trigger the firing of the first missile towards the رژیم صهیونیستی.

She visited Imam's house and prayed in Imam's shrine; she went to Isfahan and saw many other places, and at every opportunity spoke of the greatness of the nation and revolution of Iran; she also wrote a note for the Leader.

Meeting with the Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting

The Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, who had traveled to الجزایر in 1388, met with Ms. Jamila Bouhired, a great revolutionary of الجزایر, and praised this mujahideh lady's struggles against فرانسه colonialism. Ms. Bouhired, who was deeply influenced by the Iranian delegation, expressed her deep feelings towards the people and leader of ایران with warm and sincere words. Bouhired expressed happiness regarding the proud stance and resistance of the Islamic Republic of ایران against global arrogance.

Ezzatollah Zarghami writes: I was her guest in Algiers. She is anti-Zionist and a supporter of the Islamic Revolution; she has grievances against the French; I invited her to ایران; she came with her husband.

Meeting with the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance

جایگزین=|بندانگشتی|بوپاشا و دکتر سید محمد حسینی The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Dr. Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini, who had traveled to this country in 1390 to participate in the ceremony announcing Tlemcen, one of the cities of الجزایر, as the Capital of Islamic Culture of the جهان اسلام, met and conversed with Jamila Bouhired, the famous Algerian fighter, as well as a group of Algerian mujahideen and fighters who had fought against فرانسه colonialism for years. In that meeting too, Jamila Bouhired praised the stance of the Iranian people against the hegemony of آمریکا.

Bouhired, praising the stance and resistance of the Iranian people against the excesses of arrogant powers, said: "The Islamic Revolution of the Iranian people was a turning point in global developments, and the stance of the people of ایران against Western pressures has created self-confidence in other Islamic nations."

Bouhired's Visit to the Behind-the-Scenes of Songs of My Land

جایگزین=|بندانگشتی|جمیله بوپاشا و مرضیه دباغ دو اسطوره مبارزاتی Ms. Jamila Bouhired also visited the behind-the-scenes of the television series in the جمهوری اسلامی ایران named Songs of My Land. After the visit, she said: "DAESH is created and crafted by colonialists, namely آمریکا and the رژیم صهیونیستی, and is trying to incite world public opinion against Muslims in a way, but these behaviors are doomed to failure."

Observing scenes from this film depicting Southern Lebanon, she added: "For moments, I was reminded of events that occurred during the انقلاب الجزایر and we stood against the occupiers with armed struggle."

Visit to the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (peace be upon him)

Djamilah Bouhired at the Razavi Shrine

During her trip to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Djamilah Bouhired visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (peace be upon him), the eighth Imam of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) followers, in holy Mashhad, and paid homage to this luminous shrine. Additionally, she met and spoke with the tireless fighter and combatant icon of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, Ms. Marzieh Dabbagh.

Views

-The real Holocaust was the martyrdom of a thousand women and children who took refuge in a cave out of fear of an attack by Francen soldiers. - Countries that claim to be cultured have never smelled the scent of the unprecedented resistance of the Iranian nation, and the nation of Iran, despite its historical authenticity, is more alert than other nations.

-After the victory of the Algerian Revolution, the Francen colonizers, with ultimate shamelessness, demanded the costs of my imprisonment and torture in a letter I received from the Ministry of Justice, and never apologized for my torture, which is a sign of their savagery.

- His Holiness Imam Khomeini is the role model for all fighting nations of the world, and we have also taken him as a role model; because the two revolutions of Iran and Algeria are very similar.

-ISIS is created and crafted by colonizers, namely America and the Zionist regime, and is trying to incite world public opinion against Muslims in a way, but these behaviors are doomed to failure.

-In prison, when one of their comrades was being executed by firing squad, Djamilah and other prisoners would boost each other's morale for hours by singing national anthems and holding Ta'ziyeh ceremonies. Djamilah says, "The brother who was being executed was not alone. All of us were with him until the last minute and the last breath."

-In the French court, she would shout: "You need to know this. I am one of the agents of the National Liberation Front and I will die for the independence of Algeria." -When the people will it, destiny must say yes to them. Dark nights must depart and chains must be broken. -Allah Akbar is the common word of the nations of Iran and Algeria. -Resistance is the only way. -Our resistance prevented the French from achieving their goal, which was keeping Algerian women in ignorance. In that era, we concluded that we could achieve victory by acquiring science and knowledge. From Djamilah Bouhired's perspective, Jerusalem Sharif is the first Qibla of Muslims and the center of attention of the Islamic world. Regarding this, she says: The Quds Day ceremony should be held with full glory in all Islamic countries and throughout the world. Islamic countries should pay more attention and care to the issue of Quds and convey its message to future generations.

She describes the Islamic Republic of Iran as a unique country among Islamic nations and states: Fortunately, the Islamic Republic of Iran has made many advances in various technologies in recent years. She adds: I always follow the news of Iran, especially news related to its scientific achievements and nuclear technologies. Speaking with great joy and happiness about our country's achievements, she hopes that Islamic Iran will reach the final stages of nuclear technologies in the near future. This familiar figure also wishes to be the first person to initiate the firing of the first missile towards the Zionist regime.

During her trip to Tehran, Djamilah Bouhired, stating that Francen colonialism wanted Algerian women to remain in ignorance, emphasized: We realized that colonialism can be confronted with education and acquiring science and knowledge. We also resisted against terrorism because terrorism causes corruption and ruin.

-Bouhired, noting that Francen colonialism tried to take control of all pillars of Algerians' lives, said: Resistant women of Algeria stood against them and did not allow colonialism to take their religion and harm them.

-Expressing hope that heavy sanctions on Iran will be lifted as soon as possible, she says: We wish all nations that seek peace and friendship like Iran to succeed.

For more information see: The Pains and Battles of Djamilah Bouhired: The Algerian Fighter Girl and Combatant; Simone de Beauvoir, Gisèle Halimi; translated by Mansour Taraji, Hassan Pouyan.