Overview

• Boualem Sansal, accused of 'undermining territorial integrity' for comments supporting Morocco's stance in a territorial dispute, could face 10 years in prison and a fine of 1 million dinars.
• The trial concluded on March 20, with critics highlighting procedural irregularities, including expedited hearings and alleged civil rights violations.
• Sansal denies the charges, asserting he was merely expressing an opinion and had no intention of harming Algeria.
• The case has intensified tensions between France and Algeria, with French President Emmanuel Macron and global intellectuals advocating for Sansal's release.
• Reports suggest Algerian authorities may consider a pardon, potentially linked to upcoming national holidays, as international scrutiny grows.