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Tribute to Harkis in Bollène: Wreath-laying and Medal Ceremony

Mayor Anthony Zilio honored the memory of the Harkis and auxiliary forces, presenting the military medal to a veteran.

Stone facade of a Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur town hall with an ornate balcony and iron railings, warm afternoon sunlight casting shadows on the sandstone walls, blue sky.
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Stone facade of a Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur town hall with an ornate balcony and iron railings, warm afternoon sunlight casting shadows on the sandstone walls, blue sky.

On Friday, September 27, 2026, the mayor of Bollène, Anthony Zilio, presided over a tribute ceremony for the Harkis and auxiliary forces, featuring a wreath-laying and the presentation of the military medal.

This Friday, September 27, 2026, at 6 PM, Anthony Zilio, mayor of Bollène, accompanied by municipal council members, laid a wreath at the war memorial. This tribute commemorated the sacrifices made by the Harkis during the Algerian War (1954-1962) and by other members of the auxiliary forces.
During the ceremony, Mr. Aïssa HADJAM, a Harkis veteran and resident of the commune, was awarded the military medal. Notable attendees included General Manuel SALAZAR and Rachida AMRI AMALLOU, president of the Departmental Union of Muslim Veterans and their Children.
The event concluded with a message of honor to the Harkis and their families.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Bollène (27/09/2026)

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