New Digital Platform Reveals Interactive Map of 77,000 Algerians Exiled During French Colonization

A groundbreaking platform developed by Dr. Mohamed Doumir now displays interactive data on more than 77,000 Algerians exiled by France during its colonial rule — giving faces, names, and journeys to a long-forgotten tragedy.

For the first time in history, a comprehensive digital map documents the vast network of Algerians whom France deported during its 132-year occupation.

Created by Dr. Mohamed Doumir, the platform titled “The Historical Map of Algerian Exiles” compiles thousands of archival records, including French colonial documents, to trace the exile routes of Algeria’s resistance fighters, civilians, and their families.

Accessible online at https://historical-map-of-algerian-exile-976912108863.us-west1.run.app/, the site features an interactive map showing each exile’s journey — from their home region in Algeria to destinations across the globe, including New Caledonia, French Guiana, Madagascar, the Levant, Turkey, and Corsica.

Users can filter results by name, region, period, reason for exile, or category (women, children, or elderly). Each individual entry includes an identification card with available data such as name, birthplace, age, and exile destination. The current count lists 76,787 documented exiles, with contributions invited from the public to enrich the database.

According to Dr. Doumir, the project aims to restore Algeria’s collective memory and create an authoritative record for historians and future generations. It transforms scattered archives into a unified national reference — an act of remembrance and historical justice for those who endured forced exile.

Dr. Mohamed Doumir’s initiative stands as a milestone in Algerian historical research, combining technology, scholarship, and memory to shed light on a silenced chapter of colonial history.