{"id":20335,"date":"2025-11-13T03:12:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T02:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=20335"},"modified":"2025-11-13T03:12:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T02:12:13","slug":"macron-praises-tebbounes-decision-to-release-boualem-sansal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=20335","title":{"rendered":"Macron Praises Tebboune’s Decision to Release Boualem Sansal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Algiers<\/strong> \u2013 French President Emmanuel Macron has lauded Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s decision to release writer Boualem Sansal. Macron described the move as a ‘humanitarian act’ and the result of discreet diplomatic efforts.<\/p>\n

According to French media reports, Macron stated that German mediation played a crucial role in achieving this humanitarian outcome. He emphasized the fruitful collaboration between Paris and Berlin in recent months that led to Sansal’s release.<\/p>\n

A statement from the Algerian Presidency confirmed that President Tebboune responded positively to a request from his German counterpart, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, to grant a special pardon to Sansal. The German request was reportedly based on humanitarian considerations linked to Sansal’s health.<\/p>\n

The statement further indicated that German authorities would facilitate Sansal’s transfer to Germany for medical treatment. This development brings an end to a contentious issue in Algerian-French relations that had evolved from a judicial matter into a complex political and diplomatic file.<\/p>\n

Macron expressed his appreciation for President Tebboune’s humanitarian gesture and reiterated his willingness to continue dialogue with Algeria on matters of mutual interest.<\/p>\n

Boualem Sansal, 81, who is battling cancer, was sentenced to five years in prison by an Algerian court in July before being granted a presidential pardon. His lawyers, Pierre Corno-Gentile and Francois Zimeray, welcomed the decision, noting that his release followed a period of hardship. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu expressed hope that the writer would soon be reunited with his family to receive the necessary medical care.<\/p>\n

DZWatch will continue to monitor this developing story.<\/em><\/p>\n

More Algeria articles on DZWatch<\/a><\/p>\n

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