Jailed French Journalist Drops Algeria Appeal for Pardon

French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, currently imprisoned in Algeria, has dropped his appeal against his conviction. He is now hoping for a presidential pardon to secure his release.

5 May, 09:42 — 5 May, 14:31

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Why this matters

This story highlights the precarious situation of foreign journalists working in countries with strict media laws. Gleizes' decision to drop his appeal for a pardon rather than pursue legal avenues underscores the political nature of his detention and the potential for executive intervention in such cases.

Key entitiesChristophe Gleizes Abdelmadjid Tebboune Algeria

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What sources agree on

Christophe Gleizes, a French journalist, is currently jailed in Algeria.
He was sentenced to seven years in prison last June.
Gleizes has dropped his appeal against his sentence.
His family hopes this action will lead to a presidential pardon from Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

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Christophe Gleizes was sentenced to seven years in jail in June last year.

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Christophe Gleizes was sentenced for 'glorifying terrorism'.

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The announcement of Gleizes dropping his appeal was made by his family on Tuesday morning.

agreed·France 24le-figaro

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The specific charge against Christophe Gleizes, 'glorifying terrorism'

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Christophe Gleizes' age (37)

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le-mondeHigh20d ago

French journalist held in Algeria drops appeal, hoping for pardon

Christophe Gleizes, 37, was sentenced to seven years in jail in June last year for 'glorifying terrorism.' His mother said they are now hoping for a pardon from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

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France 24High20d ago

Jailed French sports journalist drops Algeria appeal in hopes of presidential pardon

French journalist Christophe Gleizes has dropped an appeal against his imprisonment in Algeria in the hopes of securing his release through a presidential pardon, his family said on Tuesday. Gleizes was arrested in 2024 at the height of diplomatic tensions between France and Algeria.

By FRANCE 24

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rfi-englishMostly Factual20d ago

Jailed French journalist drops appeal in Algeria, eyes presidential pardon

French journalist Christophe Gleizes has withdrawn his appeal to Algeria’s highest court, in a move his family hopes will open the door to a presidential pardon and, ultimately, his release.

By RFI

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Coverage Timeline

First report: le-figaro · 5 May, 06:34|Full coverage: 4 · 8h|Window: 8h

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le-figaro5 May, 06:34First to report

Le journaliste Christophe Gleizes, détenu en Algérie, renonce à son pourvoi en cassation pour une possible grâce

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France 245 May, 09:42

Jailed French sports journalist drops Algeria appeal in hopes of presidential pardon

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rfi-english5 May, 13:11

Jailed French journalist drops appeal in Algeria, eyes presidential pardon

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le-monde5 May, 14:31Latest update

French journalist held in Algeria drops appeal, hoping for pardon

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Initial AnnouncementMay 5 morning

Le Figaro first reported the family's announcement that Gleizes dropped his appeal for a possible pardon.

Expanded CoverageMay 5 late morning/early afternoon

France24 and RFI English provided more details, confirming the family's hopes for a presidential pardon.

Additional ContextMay 5 afternoon

Le Monde added the specific charge of 'glorifying terrorism' and Gleizes' age.

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Jailed French Journalist Drops Algeria Appeal for Pardon

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French journalist held in Algeria drops appeal, hoping for pardon

Jailed French sports journalist drops Algeria appeal in hopes of presidential pardon

Jailed French journalist drops appeal in Algeria, eyes presidential pardon

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Le journaliste Christophe Gleizes, détenu en Algérie, renonce à son pourvoi en cassation pour une possible grâce

Jailed French sports journalist drops Algeria appeal in hopes of presidential pardon

Jailed French journalist drops appeal in Algeria, eyes presidential pardon

French journalist held in Algeria drops appeal, hoping for pardon

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