Overview
- A jointly signed tribune from the Alliance de la presse d'information générale was published across 309 titles on November 26 calling for Christophe Gleizes’ release and a fair review of his case.
- Gleizes, a contributor to So Foot and Society from Agen, was sentenced in first instance to seven years in prison for “apology for terrorism” tied to contacts with a Jeunesse Sportive de Kabylie official.
- The Court of Appeal in Tizi Ouzou is scheduled to examine the case on December 3.
- Reporters Without Borders and major French press unions and publishers back Gleizes, citing cross‑party political support, a petition exceeding 20,000 signatures, and endorsements from football clubs.
- The appeal urges the French government to prioritize the case in discussions with Algeria to protect press freedom and secure an impartial judicial process.