In a stunning exclusive statement to dzwatch, controversial French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal has announced his intention to permanently leave France, declaring: “France is over for me.”
Sansal revealed his imminent relocation to Belgium, citing relentless attacks orchestrated by French far-right circles and the Zionist lobby, compounded by pressure from the Élysée Palace itself.
The announcement comes after French literary circles were rocked by the mass resignation of 130 prominent authors from the prestigious Gallimard publishing house, following the historic departure of legendary director Olivia Nora amid fierce disputes with new owner Vincent Bolloré — a powerful media mogul known for bankrolling extreme-right and pro-Zionist networks in France.
Sansal’s controversial move to Grasset, Bolloré’s publishing house, and his notorious silence on Palestinian suffering — combined with his photographed associations with far-right figures — have drawn widespread condemnation from intellectuals and cultural figures across France and Algeria.
His imminent departure signals the complete collapse of his credibility and the failure of his anti-Algeria campaign sponsored by French reactionary elites.
