Algeria Pardons Writer Boualem Sansal at Germany’s Request

Boualem Sansal, an Algerian-French writer, was arrested on accusations of undermining national security during a visit to his homeland a year ago and sentenced to five years in prison.

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Algerian Court Upholds 5-Year Sentence for Boualem Sansal, Angering France

The conviction of Boualem Sansal, an outspoken French and Algerian writer, has worsened tensions between the countries.

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Boualem Sansal, Algerian French Writer, Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Algerian Prison

The prosecution of Boualem Sansal, who is around 80, prompted outrage from the global literary community and pleas from France for his release.

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French Intellectuals Decry Dissident Writer Boualem Sansal’s Arrest in Algeria

An outspoken French-Algerian novelist returned to his homeland and was promptly taken into custody at age 75.

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