It's with them that we have constituted a liberation front and brought our logistic support to armies to help their countries come out of colonialism and establish a national internal regime. Ahmed Ben Bella armybringcolonialism Change image and share on social
Peace does not include a vendetta; there will be neither winners nor losers. Ahmed Ben Bella includeloserpeace Change image and share on social
I'm optimistic because I'm pragmatic: Neither of the two sides, the military government nor the Islamic front, is capable of winning. If they continue to fight, they will both bleed to death. Ahmed Ben Bella bleedcapablecontinue Change image and share on social
I think that they participated in something that was not very proper and was very pitiful, not only for the Algerian people, but also for the other people who counted on our support. Ahmed Ben Bella algeriancountparticipate Change image and share on social
It is obvious that taking the country from a state of war to being a lawful state won't be easy. Ahmed Ben Bella countryeasylawful Change image and share on social
When someone came to ask us for help, it was sacred. We did not even think twice. We helped them, even if we had only meagre means; we offered them arms, a little bit of money, and in occasion, men. Ahmed Ben Bella armbitehelp Change image and share on social
Those who are leftists, once in power, are not different from other parties. Ahmed Ben Bella leftistpartypower Change image and share on social
I accommodated practically all of the liberation movements, including those of Latin America. Ahmed Ben Bella accommodateamericainclude Change image and share on social
Che came in 1963, shortly after I had come to power. Ahmed Ben Bella chepowershortly Change image and share on social
Colonialism is an idea born in the West that drives Western countries - like France, Italy, Belgium, Great Britain - to occupy countries outside of Europe. Ahmed Ben Bella bearbelgiumbritain Change image and share on social