French Journalist Jailed in Algeria Drops Appeal for Presidential Pardon

French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, detained in Algeria, has dropped his appeal against his conviction. He hopes this decision will pave the way for a presidential pardon.

5 May, 09:42 — 5 May, 09:42

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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.

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First report: le-figaro · 5 May, 06:34|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h

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

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French Journalist Jailed in Algeria Drops Appeal for Presidential Pardon

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Jailed French sports journalist drops Algeria appeal in hopes of 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

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