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Siege of Laghouat
- When
- 1852
- Where
- Saharan Atlas Oasis
French forces conducted a brutal siege of Laghouat in 1852, ending local resistance and establishing colonial control over the oasis.
The siege was part of a punitive campaign launched in 1852 to eradicate resistance that had persisted since 1831. The operation was described as brutal, resulting in the town coming under French colonial rule. This action secured Laghouat as an administrative and military center.
Sources
- Laghouat Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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