Sétif, Guelma and Kherrata massacre

Algeria · 2015 · 25 DA

This stamp commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Sétif, Guelma, and Kherrata massacres of May 8, 1945. The design features a stylized depiction of a crowd of demonstrators carrying Algerian flags, with a prominent hand gesturing forward, symbolizing the march for independence and the tragic events that unfolded. The dates "1945" and "2015" are prominently displayed, marking the anniversary.

The Sétif and Guelma massacre occurred on V-E Day in 1945 when French colonial authorities violently suppressed Algerian nationalist demonstrations, resulting in thousands of Algerian deaths. This event was a pivotal turning point in the struggle for Algerian independence.