Jailed French sports journalist drops Algeria appeal in hopes of presidential pardon
Summary
French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, sentenced to seven years in prison in Algeria, has dropped his appeal against the sentence. His family hopes this move will lead to a pardon from Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune amid improving relations between France and Algeria.Key Facts
- Christophe Gleizes is a French sports journalist jailed in Algeria with a seven-year sentence.
- He was arrested in 2024 during high diplomatic tensions between France and Algeria.
- Gleizes withdrew his appeal to the Algerian Court of Cassation, the country's highest court.
- His family hopes President Tebboune will grant him a pardon (official forgiveness) following this withdrawal.
- Gleizes was convicted for violating Algeria’s anti-terrorism laws and having propaganda material.
- His arrest is linked to contacts with a member of a political group labeled terrorist by Algeria.
- Relations between France and Algeria have started to improve after a February 2026 visit by France’s Home Secretary.
- Gleizes is reportedly the only French journalist jailed anywhere in the world currently.
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