Sometime in 1962, probably before the July 5, 1962 Algerian
independence day, the border between Morocco and Algeria was reopened,
allowing FLN to come into France. When was the border reopened?

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Request for Question Clarification by rainbow-ga on 14 Sep 2006 15:45 PDT

Is this what you are looking for?

"...Eventually, protracted negotiations led to a cease-fire signed by
France and the FLN on March 18, 1962, at Evian, France. The Evian
Accords also provided for continuing economic, financial, technical,
and cultural relations, along with interim administrative arrangements
until a referendum on self-determination could be held. Over 1 million
French citizens living in Algeria at the time, called the pieds-noirs
(black feet), left Algeria for France."
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/8005.htm

Looking forward to hearing your views.

Best regards,
Rainbow

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Clarification of Question by ross18-ga on 14 Sep 2006 16:14 PDT

I knew the information about the accords. It's the opening of the
border specifically that I need to know about. During the war, a
highly fortified and electrifed barrier had been set up along hundreds
of miles of border with Morocco. Sometime in 1962 they decided to let
FLN forces which were in Morocco to cross into Algeria unmolested. It
was, I believe, before the July 5 independence day which followed the
referendum in Algeria for independence, but after the signing of the
Evian accords.

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Request for Question Clarification by answerfinder-ga on 15 Sep 2006 00:45 PDT

Dear ross18-ga,
 
On 6 June, 1962, The Times (UK) reported that on 17 May the first
convey of refugees left Morocco for Algeria. On the Tunisian side the
first refugees crossed the border on 31 May. It went on to report that
a gap 100 wide had been made through the barbed wire and minefields.

It reported on 24 May that there was a large exodus of of Europeans
(3600) by air or sea to France. Several thousands more were expected
to leave that day.

Does this information assist you?

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Clarification of Question by ross18-ga on 15 Sep 2006 07:47 PDT

Yes, it is exactly what I wanted. Thank you very much for your help.

Dear ross18-ga,

I am pleased that my research is what you were seeking. By way of an
answer I shall repeat it.
 
On 6 June, 1962, The Times (UK) reported that on 17 May the first
convey of refugees left Morocco for Algeria. On the Tunisian side the
first refugees crossed the border on 31 May. It went on to report that
a gap 100 wide had been made through the barbed wire and minefields.

It reported on 24 May that there was a large exodus of of Europeans
(3600) by air or sea to France. Several thousands more were expected
to leave that day.

answerfinder-ga