France

Algeria clears way for potential pardon of jailed French journalist

Algeria clears way for potential pardon of jailed French journalist

  • French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes was detained while reporting on Algeria’s most decorated football club, Jeunesse Sportive de Kabylie
  • He was sentenced to seven years in jail for “glorifying terrorism” after being convicted of contact with MAK members, which Algeria designates a terrorist group
By AFP ·