Youcef Zighoud

Youcef Zighoud (Arabic: يوسف زيغود February 18, 1921 – September 23, 1956), also known as Colonel Si Ahmed, was an Algerian FLN party fighter during the Algerian War. On August 20, 1955, he planned an attack against the French occupation in Philippeville (currently called Skikda) and its surroundings commonly referred to as the Battle of Philippeville. The attack led to a harsh crackdown and repression by the French government. While numbers are disputed, the conflict resulted in between 1,239 and 12,000 deaths. Zighoud, from whom the town of Zighoud Youcef takes its name, was killed in Sidi Mezghiche during a clash with the French Army.

For the town named after him, see Zighoud Youcef (Town).
Youcef Zighoud
portrait of Youcef Zighoud
Born(1921-02-18)February 18, 1921
DiedSeptember 23, 1956(1956-09-23) (aged 35)
Sidi Mezghiche, Skikda Province, Algeria
Cause of deathKilled in action
NationalityAlgerian
Other namesيوسف زيغود
Known forParty fighter during the Algerian War
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