Franco-Algerian Writer Boualem Sansal Faces 10-Year Sentence in Algeria

Sansal's trial continues with allegations of undermining national unity, as international calls for his release grow.

Boualem Sansal, detained since November 2024, is on trial in Algeria for charges including undermining national unity and public security.
The prosecution has requested a 10-year prison sentence and a fine of 1 million dinars (approximately 7,000 euros).
Sansal renounced his legal representation, stating he is prepared to answer all questions posed by the court.
His French lawyer, François Zimeray, has been denied access to Sansal and has criticized the trial as arbitrary and unjust.
The verdict is expected on March 27, 2025, as public and diplomatic pressure for Sansal's release continues to increase, with protests planned in France.