When I was engaged in the struggle for my country, I was very young. My horizons were open.

Algeria was therefore only the beginning of something that was in development: this is why I say that it's the global capitalist system that finally reacted against us.

Those who are leftists, once in power, are not different from other parties.

It is obvious that taking the country from a state of war to being a lawful state won't be easy.

Colonialism is an idea born in the West that drives Western countries - like France, Italy, Belgium, Great Britain - to occupy countries outside of Europe.

I spent 24 and a half years in prison

Peace does not include a vendetta; there will be neither winners nor losers.