Algerian authorities have sentenced a French sports journalist, known for his coverage of African football, to seven years in prison on charges of “gloriying terrorism”, according to media rights group Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Christophe Gleizes, 36, a contributor to So Foot magazine, was ordered by a court in Tizi Ouzou to be taken into custody immediately.
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Algeria sentences French football journalist to seven years in jail
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Emma Reynolds is a senior journalist at Mirror Brief, covering world affairs, politics, and cultural trends for over eight years. She is passionate about unbiased reporting and delivering in-depth stories that matter.
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