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This file photo taken on September 4, 2015 in Paris shows Algerian writer Boualem Sansal. (AFP file photo)

French writer Sansal jailed in Algeria still hopeful of pardon, supporters say

  • France’s Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said earlier this week that he hoped Algeria would pardon the author, whose family has highlighted his treatment for prostate cancer
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Algerian court upholds writer’s 5-year sentence in a case that’s strained relations with France

Algerian court upholds writer’s 5-year sentence in a case that’s strained relations with France

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Algeria prosecution seeks 10 years jail for writer Sansal on appeal

Algeria prosecution seeks 10 years jail for writer Sansal on appeal

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Appeal in Algeria against jail term for writer Sansal

Appeal in Algeria against jail term for writer Sansal

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Algeria slams French ‘interference’ over jailing of writer

Algeria slams French ‘interference’ over jailing of writer

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French President says Algeria ‘dishonors itself’ by holding novelist Boualem Sansal

French President says Algeria ‘dishonors itself’ by holding novelist Boualem Sansal

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Algeria facing growing calls to release French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal

Algeria facing growing calls to release French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal

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Algeria holds writer Boualem Sansal on national security charges: lawyer

Algeria holds writer Boualem Sansal on national security charges: lawyer

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