Algerian Court Upholds Writer's 5-Year Sentence in a Case that’s Strained Ties with France

Outcry after Algeria sentences French sports journalist to seven years in jail

The sentence comes off the back of a souring of relations between French and Algeria.

Algerian Court Upholds 5-Year Sentence for Boualem Sansal, Angering France

The conviction of Boualem Sansal, an outspoken French and Algerian writer, has worsened tensions between the countries.

Algerian court upholds writer's 5-year sentence in a case that’s strained ties with France

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Algerian court upholds writer's 5-year sentence in a case that’s strained ties with France

Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal is facing five years in prison in Algeria after he lost an appeal against his conviction for “undermining national unity.”

French sportswriter sentenced to prison for ‘glorifying terrorism’ in Algeria

A French journalist has been sentenced to seven years in prison in Algeria over an interview with a soccer official accused of ties to a banned separatist movement, in a case rights groups say criminalizes routine reporting.

Algeria Sentences French Sports Journalist to Seven Years Behind Bars

Algerian authorities have sentenced a prominent French sports journalist to seven years in prison for "glorifying terrorism", media rights campaigners RSF have said, denouncing the verdict as "nonsensical". Christophe Gleizes, who contributes to the So Foot magazine, will file an appeal on Monday.