Algerian Blogger Detained in France Over Terrorism Incitement Charges

Imad Ould Brahim, known as Imad Tintin, faces trial in March after allegedly urging violence in a TikTok video.

Imad Ould Brahim, a 31-year-old Algerian blogger, was detained in France and charged with 'direct incitement of an act of terrorism' after posting a TikTok video allegedly encouraging violence, including calls to 'burn alive, kill, and rape.'
Brahim, who entered France in 2021 and was denied a residence permit, is under an expulsion order and faces up to seven years in prison if convicted.
The Grenoble court postponed his trial to March 5 to allow time for preparation, citing risks of witness intimidation or flight as reasons for his pre-trial detention.
Brahim denies terrorist intent, claiming his video was mistranslated and edited, while his lawyer has requested further investigation into the evidence.
French authorities have recently detained multiple Algerian influencers for alleged online incitement of violence, signaling increased scrutiny of hate speech and terrorism-related content on social media.