Algeria court clears way for pardon of jailed French journalist Christophe Gleizes
Summary
An Algerian court has allowed for a possible presidential pardon of Christophe Gleizes, a French journalist jailed in Algeria since 2024 on terrorism-related charges. The court rejected prosecutors' request for a harsher sentence and noted Gleizes withdrew his final appeal, leaving his fate in the hands of Algeria's president.Key Facts
- Christophe Gleizes is a French sports journalist detained in Algeria since May 2024.
- He was sentenced to seven years in prison for "glorifying terrorism" and contacting a group Algeria considers terrorist.
- Algeria’s highest court, the Court de Cassation, rejected calls for a tougher sentence.
- Gleizes withdrew his final appeal to the court, which is a step toward a presidential pardon.
- The pardon would come from Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
- Diplomatic relations between Algeria and France have recently improved.
- Algeria often issues pardons during major holidays, such as its Independence Day on July 5.
- Rights groups support Gleizes’ release, stating a pardon is the only way for him to be freed now.
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