Last week some of the European volunteers here in Algeria who believe that French leader Charles de Gaulle has betrayed us staged a revolt in our capitol city. This week is known in France as “La semaine des barricades” or “The week of barricades”. The rebels incorrectly believed that they would be supported by French General Massu. Civilians were throwing up barricades in the street and seizing the government buildings. General Challe who is responsible for the army here in Algeria declared our capital to be under siege. Our troops were not allowed to fire at the rebels. Eight of these rebels were arrested and 20 of them died during shooting on Boulevard Laferriere. A member of parliament was taken under custody. On the 29th de Gaulle
