Algeria Jails Novelist Boualem Sansal Amid Tensions with France
Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal has been sentenced to two years in prison, a decision that has escalated tensions between Algeria and France. The 73-year-old writer was convicted on charges related to insulting Islam and the Algerian state, stemming from his critical writings. Sansal, known for his outspoken criticism of both religious extremism and political corruption, has been a contentious figure in Algeria, where his works are banned.
The sentencing has sparked outrage in France, where Sansal is a well-known figure and has been awarded several literary prizes. French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned the verdict, describing it as an attack on freedom of expression. The incident has further strained the already tense diplomatic relations between the two nations, exacerbated by recent disputes over historical and territorial issues.
International human rights organizations have called for Sansal's immediate release, arguing that the charges against him are politically motivated. The case has drawn attention to the broader issue of freedom of speech in Algeria, where several writers and journalists have faced similar legal challenges in recent years.
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