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Surrender Negotiation
- When
- 22 December 1847
- Where
- Algeria
Abdelkader proposed laying down arms to General Lamoricière in exchange for safe conduct to the Middle East.
Facing a hopeless situation and betrayal by Moroccan allies, Abdelkader chose to surrender to the French. On 22 December 1847, he negotiated terms with General Lamoricière, preferring French captivity over submission to Sultan Abd al-Rahman.
Sources
- Emir Abdelkader Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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