Algerian President Pardons French-Algerian Novelist Boualem Sansal

Algerian President Tebboune pardons French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal, releasing him after a year in prison, following international pressure and a German appeal. Sansal, 76, had been imprisoned for undermining national unity and insulting public institutions, with his health deteriorating. The move ends a point of tension between France and Algeria, with many French politicians and literary figures advocating for his freedom. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.