Editorial: Liberation

• A tribute will be held for the resistance group led by Missak Manouchian, 80 years later.
• President Emmanuel Macron has responded to the demands to pay tribute to this resistance group, complying with the request made in January 2022.
• This decision is a significant step in the historical memory of the resistance against Nazi occupation, despite the controversy it has sparked.
• The depiction of Manouchian as an 'Armenian-origin fighter' has garnered criticism, as the group was composed not only of Armenians, but also Jews, Poles, Spaniards, Italians, and communists.
• The romantic portrayal of the couple formed by Missak and Mélinée has also been criticized.

Conclusion: The tribute to Missak Manouchian and his resistance group may have come late, but it marks an important milestone in recognizing the struggle against Nazi occupation in France during World War II.

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