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Political Paralysis
Algérie Francaise supporters were demanding a government of public safety to safeguard the position of Algeria within Metropolitan France
Coty sounded out De Gaulle
- Who seemed acceptable to Algérie Francaise supporters
- However when De Gaulle attached conditions, Coty turned to Pflimlin
- A well known critic of the war in Algeria
Uproar from Pied-Noirs and Algérie Francaise supporters
- They took control of government buildings in Algiers
- French soldiers helpfully stood by
- Mutiny?
- Loyalty of army in question!
- Challenge to the 4th Republic’s right to rule
They called for De Gaulle to save France