Global scholars analyze the 1945 massacres in Guelma univ

Eighty-one years after the brutal events of May 8, 1945, the University of Guelma has become a global stage for historical justice. This Wednesday, the university launched an international symposium to examine the deep scars left by the colonial massacres that claimed 45,000 lives across Guelma, Sétif, and Kherrata.

The gathering brings together over 50 researchers from across the globe, including experts from Spain, Iraq, Tunisia, and Mauritania. Moving beyond simple storytelling, these scholars are using the three-day event to analyze the massacres through human, social, and legal lenses. By examining archival documents and the role of the national movement, the forum explores how these events shaped the Algerian path to liberation and how they continue to be portrayed in modern media and art.

With presentations delivered in four languages, the symposium serves as a powerful reminder that the search for historical truth transcends borders. It is a collective effort to ensure that the heavy price paid for freedom remains a central part of the world’s academic and moral conscience.