Université Larbi Ben Mhidi

Mohammed Larbi Ben M’hidi (1923–1957) (Arabic: محمد العربي بن مهيدي‎) was a prominent Algerian leader during the war of independence. He was captured by French paratroopers in February 1957, while supervising the guerilla actions of the FLN in the Battle of Algiers. During his capture, Marcel Bigeard refused the use of torture under his custody and instead, questioned Ben M’hidi’s tactics over a two week period. General Jacques Massu, was annoyed with the ongoing dialogue, and decided to send Major Paul Aussaresses, a more ruthless officer.

Larbi Ben M’hidi was born in 1923 in the village of El Kouahi near Ain M’lila, which was part of the Constantine department at the time. He was the youngest of six children in a Chaoui family. He attended a French primary school for his first school year, and then transferred to a school in Batna so he could further study.

Courses Offered
Undergraduate Programs

• Bachelor Degree
• Certificate Programs

Graduate Programs

• Master Degrees
• Diploma Courses
• Doctorate/PhD Degrees

Contact Details
Université Larbi Ben Mhidi
BP 358 04 000
City: Oum El Bouaghi
Tel: +213 (213) 032 42 42 12
Fax: +213 (213) 032 42 10 36
Official Website: http://web.lagh-univ.dz/