Verdict Looms in Boualem Sansal Trial as International Pressure Mounts
The Franco-Algerian writer faces a potential 10-year prison sentence, with a decision expected March 27, amid calls for his release and reports of a possible pardon.
- 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.
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