PARIS (AP) – French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to continue fighting for liberation. Sports journalist detained in Algeria.
Algeria’s Court of Appeal on Wednesday upheld a seven-year prison sentence for a French sportswriter. Christoph Glazewas found guilty of “glorifying terrorism”, dashing his hopes for early release.
Macron “continues to take action with the Algerian authorities to ensure that he is released as soon as possible and able to return to France,” his office said in a statement on Thursday.
The French Football League also called for his release and called on clubs and supporters to convey their appeal.
Glaze was found guilty six months ago over interviews with football officials accused of links to a banned separatist movement. He was found guilty of violating Algeria’s anti-terrorism law and possessing propaganda publications, a case that was heavily condemned by rights groups and groups. french media.
Algerian lawyer Amirouche Bakoury told the media that Glayes had pleaded guilty at the Court of Appeal in Tizi Ouzou, acknowledged “many journalistic mistakes” and asked prosecutors for forgiveness and clemency so he could return to his family in France.
According to French media, Glaze, a 36-year-old freelancer, is the only French journalist to be imprisoned worldwide.
Improving relations between France and Algeria and the French-Algerian novelist released last month Bualem Sansar Expectations were high for Mr. Glaze’s appeal. Currently, a pardon from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is the only way to free the sportswriter.
