THE ALGERIAN REVOLUTION IN THE NORWEGIAN PRESS (1957-1961) : A READING THROUGH FRENCH DIPLOMATIC ARCHIVES
Abstract : The research investigates Norwegian media coverage of the Algerian Revolution spanning from 1957 to 1962 through analysis of French diplomatic archives. The Algerian struggle for independence against French control established itself as a pivotal decolonization event which received extens...
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Ziglôbitha
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Ziglôbitha |
| Online Access: | https://www.ziglobitha.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20-Art._OSMANI-Abdessamed-pp.277-288.pdf |
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| Summary: | Abstract : The research investigates Norwegian media coverage of the Algerian Revolution spanning from 1957 to 1962 through analysis of French diplomatic archives. The Algerian struggle for independence against French control established itself as a pivotal decolonization event which received extensive media coverage across the world during this time. The official Norwegian government stance adopted a careful position to safeguard French alliance relations through NATO yet the media expressed strong criticism. The significant Norwegian papers Dagbladet, Arbeiderbladet, Verdens Gang and Aftenposten provided thorough coverage to the conflict. The papers performed meetings with FLN leaders while reporting from Algeria and they slammed French political activities with Charles de Gaulle speeches and UN voting decisions. Via their active journalistic work Norwegian citizens got direct accessibility to manifest destiny discussions and the decolonization activities happening throughout Africa and various other regions. The French records from their Oslo embassy show that Norway kept a booked foreign policy while its papers created increasing assistance for Algerian freedom. The press operated as an essential pressure that built public understanding of this matter past main governmental restraint or neutrality. During the Cold War age Norwegian media served as communication channels which transmitted and reinforced popular opinions that contradicted official diplomatic stances. The study demonstrates just how journalism operates as a crucial pressure whcih both informs citizens and guides around the world conversations about liberation and human rights thus making the press important for contemporary decolonization background.
Keywords : FLN; the Algerian Revolution; Norway; the press; De Gaulle
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| ISSN: | 2708-390X 2709-2836 |