Morocco – Morocco World News, January 06, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron caustically condemned Algeria for detaining renowned writer Boualem Sansal, calling the country’s actions a “disgrace”.
In a strong address to French ambassadors at the Élysée today, Macron accused the Algerian government of preventing the seriously ill author from receiving medical treatment.
Sansal, who is of French nationality, was arrested in mid-November on charges of undermining national security. He has been in detention since then.
Macron voiced his concerns during the annual conference of French ambassadors, where he discussed a range of international issues. As he concluded his remarks, he recognized Sansal, referring to him as a “fighter for freedom” who had been unjustly imprisoned.
“Algeria dishonors itself by preventing a gravely ill man from receiving proper care,” Macron stated.
He expressed disappointment, saying that such actions did not reflect the values of a nation that shares deep historical and familial ties with France, and this arrest was “arbitrary.”
