To enhance credibility, Léger and Surcouf "helped" the new F.L.N. set-up to explode a few harmless bombs in Algiers, and even arranged the bombing of their own headquarters.

XREF: Connects to classic intelligence tradecraft of 'false flag' operations and running front organizations to discredit enemies — echoes similar operations in other colonial conflicts.

Horne, Alistair, A Savage War of Peace- Alge…, loc. 806