In the 1950s and the 1960s, Paris became one front of the Algerian War for independence; in August 1961, the pro-independence FLN targeted and killed 11 Paris policemen, leading to the imposition of a curfew on Muslims of Algeria (who, at that time, were French citizens). On 17 October 1961, an unauthorised but peaceful protest demonstration of Algerians against the curfew led to violent confrontations between the police and demonstrators, in which at least 40 people were killed, including some thrown into the Seine. The anti-independence Organisation de l'armée secrète (OAS), for their part, carried out a series of bombings in Paris throughout 1961 and 1962. COUNT 4
QSN1 How many police officers did the pro-independence FLN kill in August of 1961? ANS1 11 QSN2 What was the result of the police officer killing? ANS2 curfew on Muslims of Algeria QSN3 How many people were killed during the demonstrations against the curfew? ANS3 at least 40 QSN4 Who carried out bombings throughout Paris between 1961 and 1962? ANS4 Organisation de l'armée secrète