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French journalist Christophe Gleizes marks 500 days in Algerian prison, as loved ones urge presidential pardon

French football journalist Christophe Gleizes was sentenced to seven years in prison by Algerian authorities, amid strained ties between Paris and Algiers.

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Having been detained for 500 days in an Algerian prison on charges of “glorifying terrorism”, French journalist Christophe Gleizes continues to serve a seven-year sentence despite an intense campaign by his family and friends and the football world. While awaiting a presidential pardon, his supporters are stepping up their media campaign to secure his release. FRANCE 24 spoke with his friend Pierre de la Saussay.

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French journalist Christophe Gleizes marks 500 days in Algerian prison, as loved ones urge presidential pardon

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French journalist Christophe Gleizes marks 500 days in Algerian jail

Having been detained for 500 days in an Algerian prison on charges of “glorifying terrorism”, French journalist Christophe Gleizes continues to serve a seven-year sentence despite an intense campaign by his family and friends and the football world. While awaiting a presidential pardon, his supporters are stepping up their media campaign to secure his release. FRANCE 24 spoke with his friend Pierre de la Saussay.

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