French Authorities Investigate Franco-Algerian Influencers Over Violent Online Content

Six influencers face scrutiny for videos promoting violence and hate, raising concerns over potential coordination and diplomatic tensions.

French prosecutors have launched investigations into six Franco-Algerian and Algerian influencers for alleged hate speech and incitement to violence on TikTok.
Three influencers, including 'Zazou Youcef' and 'Imad Tintin,' have been arrested, with charges ranging from terrorism advocacy to threats of violence against opposition figures.
The content includes threats against French society, calls for violence against Algerian government critics, and claims of sleeper cells within the Algerian diaspora in France.
Experts suggest the videos may reflect a coordinated effort to support Algeria’s regime, though direct links to the Algerian government remain unproven.
The incidents occur amid deteriorating France-Algeria relations, with analysts highlighting the role of identity politics and geopolitical tensions in shaping this conflict.