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Boualem Sansal returns to France after pardon from Algerian prison

French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has returned to France following his release from an Algerian prison, a week after being pardoned by the Algerian government. The 81-year-old novelist briefly stayed in Germany after his release last Wednesday before making his way back to France, according to his......

Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal granted pardon after a year in detention

After nearly a year in detention, renowned Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, 76, who suffers from prostate cancer, has been pardoned by Algerian authorities and will be transferred to Germany for medical treatment. According to an official statement from the Algerian presidency,......

Algerian-French writer Boualem Sansal elected to Belgium’s Royal Academy

Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal, who has been imprisoned in Algeria for nearly a year, has been elected to the Royal Academy of French Language and Literature of Belgium, the institution’s permanent secretary Yves Namurannounced on Monday. “Boualem Sansal embodies the......

Macron enforces tougher stance on Algeria amid worsening diplomatic ties

France takes decisive measures to safeguard national interests French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a firm policy shift towards Algeria, citing its lack of cooperation and escalating diplomatic tensions. In an exclusive letter published by Le Figaro, Macron instructed Prime Minister François......

Algeria ends visa deal with France, deepening diplomatic rift

Algeria retaliates against France’s suspension of visa exemption Algeria announced on Thursday the termination of a bilateral agreement on visa exemptions for holders of diplomatic and service passports, escalating tensions with France. The decision follows France’s move to suspend the same......

French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal declines appeal, hopes for presidential pardon

French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has decided not to appeal his five-year prison sentence in Algeria, instead placing his hopes on a presidential pardon, according to France 24. Sansal, 80, was sentenced in March 2025 by a court in Dar El Beida for undermining Algeria’s territorial integrity.......

Algerian court upholds five-year sentence for Boualem Sansal amid geopolitical tensions

An Algerian court has upheld the five-year prison sentence against historian and novelist Boualem Sansal, rejecting his appeal for release on compassionate grounds. The ruling, announced today, has drawn fresh criticism from French authorities and human rights advocates, who see the case as part of a......

Algerian prosecutor seeks 10-year prison sentence for Boualem Sansal

A public prosecutor in Algeria has demanded a 10-year prison sentence and a fine of one million Algerian dinars for French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal. The appeal court is set to announce its decision on July 1. Sansal, a prominent writer, was initially sentenced to five years in prison in March......

Algeria’s covert crackdown in France deepens diplomatic rift

A series of covert operations allegedly orchestrated by Algeria on French soil has heightened diplomatic tensions between the two nations, with implications that stretch far beyond espionage. According to an explosive report by Le Journal du Dimanche (Lejdd), the Algerian regime under President......

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