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Henri Alleg

French-Algerian journalist (1921-2013) · France · On the map · Journalists · Died at 91

Henri Alleg, born as Harry John Salem, was a French-Algerian journalist, director of the Alger républicain newspaper, and a member of the French Communist Party. After Editions de Minuit, a French publishing house, released his memoir La Question in 1958.

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Alleg gained international recognition for his stance against torture, specifically within the context of the Algerian War (1954-1962).

Country
France
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2013 · aged 91

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