Algerian Influencers Face French Justice Over Hate Speech Allegations

Several social media figures, accused of inciting violence and spreading hate, are under investigation or detained by French authorities.

Three Algerian or Franco-Algerian influencers have been arrested in France for alleged hate speech and incitement to violence on platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
One influencer, known as Doualemn, is set to stand trial on February 24 in Montpellier after being accused of encouraging physical violence but not explicitly calling for murder, as clarified by expert translations.
Another influencer, Zazou Youssef, with 400,000 followers, faces charges of terrorism advocacy and is also scheduled for trial on February 24 in Brest.
Imad Tintin, an ex-military figure, remains in custody after his trial in Grenoble was postponed to March 5; he is accused of promoting terrorism and defending other detained influencers.
Authorities are investigating whether these actions represent individual misconduct or a coordinated effort tied to Algeria’s political regime, as tensions between France and Algeria intensify.