The hashtag #FreeGleizes continues to gain momentum on social networks. Sunday, June 29, Christophe Gleizes was sentenced to seven years in prison for ” Apology of terrorism ” And “ possession of publications for the purpose of propaganda harming the national interest By the Tizi Ouzou court (Algeria). He decided to appeal.
Arrested in May 2024 by Algerian police, the 36 -year -old journalist, who has been collaborating for over ten years with the SO Press group, made several reports on Algerian football in the north of the country. He notably turned a subject on one of the most important clubs in the territory, the sports youth in Kabylia.
According to RSF (Reporters Without Borders), Christophe Gleizes is accused ” baseless ». He is accused of having “had” Contacts, in 2015 and 2017, with the head of the JSK football club also responsible for the Kabylia Self -determination Movement (MAK), classified terrorist organization by the Algerian authorities in 2021. »»
“France recalls its attachment to press freedom”
Entering Algeria with a tourist visa, Christophe Gleizes was immediately referred to the Algerian public prosecutor. For Franck Annese, founder of the SO Press group, the reason for arrest and the sentence pronounced against the French journalist are “absurd” and “incomprehensible”.
This Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reacted to this case. “” France strongly regrets the heavy conviction to a sentence of seven years in prison of the French journalist Christophe Gleizes, Can we read in a press release.
His lawyer and support indicated his desire to appeal. The Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs closely follows the situation of our compatriot since his arrest in Algeria in May 2024 and assured him aid and consular protection throughout his judicial control. »»
And add: “All of the services remain mobilized to assist him and are in regular contact with him, his relatives and his advice, he is still specified. A visit to a visit permit was immediately submitted to the known conviction. France recalls its attachment to press freedom all over the world. »»
