{"id":14963,"date":"2025-03-27T17:18:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T17:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=14963"},"modified":"2025-03-27T17:22:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T17:22:28","slug":"algeria-sentences-author-boualem-sansal-to-5-years-amid-diplomatic-tensions-with-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/03\/27\/algeria-sentences-author-boualem-sansal-to-5-years-amid-diplomatic-tensions-with-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Algeria Sentences Author Boualem Sansal to 5 Years Amid Diplomatic Tensions with France"},"content":{"rendered":"

Watan<\/strong><\/em>-On Thursday, the Court of Misdemeanors in Dar El Be\u00efda, in the Algerian capital, sentenced French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal to five years in prison with immediate enforcement, and a fine of 500,000 Algerian dinars (about \u20ac3,500). He had been detained since November on several serious charges, including \u201cundermining national unity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sansal was unexpectedly referred to court last Thursday after nearly five months of pretrial detention, on charges relating to undermining Algeria\u2019s territorial integrity and other offenses, following statements in which he allegedly attributed parts of Algerian territory to Morocco.<\/p>\n

Macron Expresses Hope; Widespread Condemnation in France<\/h3>\n

French President Emmanuel Macron commented that he \u201chopes\u201d Sansal will regain his freedom and receive medical treatment.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the close of a summit on Ukraine, Macron said:\u201cI know I can count on the wisdom and humanity of the Algerian authorities to make such a decision,\u201d referring to the possibility of a presidential pardon for the writer.<\/p>\n

He added:\u201cI hope the highest Algerian authorities will take a humanitarian decision to restore Sansal\u2019s freedom and allow him to be treated for his illness.\u201d<\/p>\n

A spokesperson for the French Foreign Ministry said Paris \u201cregrets the sentence issued against Sansal\u201d and called for a swift resolution that preserves human dignity.<\/p>\n

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Algeria-France relations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

French<\/a> lawmakers across the political spectrum strongly condemned the ruling, according to AFP.<\/p>\n

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said the sentence was effectively a life sentence given Sansal\u2019s age and health, calling the ruling a scandal and stating:<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will remain an indelible stain on the Algerian regime. In reality, Boualem Sansal is a hostage used by Algeria to pressure France.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mathilde Panot, of the far-left party France Unbowed, wrote on X (formerly Twitter):\u201cOpinion should never be criminalized. We again demand his immediate release.\u201d<\/p>\n

Laurent Wauquiez, head of the conservative Republicans, also posted:\u201cThe sentence against Sansal is unjust, from a regime that despises freedom. It\u2019s time to stop submitting to Algeria.\u201d<\/p>\n

Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, head of the presidential party Renaissance, called the ruling a \u201cjudicial farce.\u201d<\/p>\n

Just two days before the verdict, French ministers and politicians held a rally in Paris calling for Sansal\u2019s release. Interior Minister G\u00e9rald Darmanin, who led the rally, again threatened to impose sanctions on Algeria.<\/p>\n

\"Algerian-French
Algerian-French Writer Boualem Sansal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Prosecution Demanded 10-Year Sentence<\/h3>\n

During the trial, the public prosecutor had requested a 10-year prison sentence and a 1 million dinar fine, accusing Sansal of undermining national unity, insulting state institutions, actions harmful to the national economy, and possessing videos and publications that threaten national security and stability.<\/p>\n

According to Algerian media, Sansal<\/a> appeared in good health\u2014contrary to claims by his French lawyer, who had repeatedly voiced fears for his life. Sansal defended himself alone in court, refusing to appoint a legal interpreter, and insisted that his statements were merely an expression of opinion, just as any Algerian citizen might express. He stated he was unaware that his words could be interpreted as an offense against national institutions.<\/p>\n

Background and Political Fallout<\/h3>\n

Sansal\u2019s conviction comes amid a deepening diplomatic crisis between Algeria and France, to which this case has contributed. The outcome is expected to have significant implications\u2014especially if he remains in prison\u2014though some speculate that a presidential pardon might still be issued.<\/p>\n

Before the verdict, President Macron had expressed confidence in Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, stating:\u201cI trust President Tebboune\u2019s insight and wisdom to recognize this is not a serious matter. We are dealing with a great writer who is also unwell.\u201d
\u201cBoualem Sansal must regain his freedom and be allowed to receive treatment. This is what we are fighting for.\u201d<\/p>\n

Macron<\/a> also revealed he had exchanged several messages with Tebboune about the case, clarifying that he would not mix Sansal\u2019s fate with other bilateral issues, which would be addressed later. He emphasized the case as one of humanity and dignity.<\/p>\n

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Algerian courts sentenced writer Boualem Sansal to five years in prison on charges of undermining national unity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Arrest and Charges<\/h3>\n

Sansal<\/a>, who acquired French citizenship just months before his arrest, was detained on November 16 on charges of \u201cundermining Algeria\u2019s national security and territorial integrity\u201d, after an interview on a far-right TV channel, in which he questioned Algeria\u2019s claim to its current borders.<\/p>\n

He was placed in pretrial detention under Article 87 bis of the Algerian Penal Code, which criminalizes acts that threaten state security and classifies them as \u201cacts of terrorism.\u201d<\/p>\n

Controversial Legacy<\/h3>\n

Sansal previously served as a senior government official in Algeria in the early 2000s (as Director of Industry). He is known for his controversial views, including describing Algerian anti-colonial fighters as “terrorists” and espousing extreme positions against Islam under the guise of opposing Islamism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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