How did the National Liberation Front fight for Algerian independence?

The National Liberation Front (FLN) fought for Algerian independence from France through a multifaceted strategy during the Algerian War of Independence (1954–1962). Their approach combined two primary methods:12

• Guerrilla Warfare: The FLN’s military arm, the National Liberation Army (ALN), conducted armed resistance from rural strongholds, particularly in the Aurès Mountains and Kabylia. They also engaged in urban combat, most notably during the Battle of Algiers (1956–1957), which aimed to paralyze the French administration.234
• Diplomatic Activity: The FLN sought international legitimacy and support, particularly through the United Nations. They established a government-in-exile, the Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic (GPRA), to represent their cause on the global stage and secure aid from various nations.34

By organizing into autonomous zones and maintaining logistical support from across the borders of Tunisia and Morocco, the FLN sustained a prolonged conflict that eventually exhausted French political will, leading to the 1962 cease-fire and subsequent independence.234