- French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Algeria is "dishonoring itself" by detaining novelist Boualem Sansal, arrested in November.
- Macron emphasized the need for Algeria to allow the seriously ill Sansal to receive medical treatment, urging his government to release him.
- Sansal, 75, known for his criticism of Algerian authorities and his advocacy for freedom of expression, is facing national security charges.
- His arrest adds to the tense diplomatic relations between Algeria and France, particularly after Macron's recent support for Moroccan sovereignty.
- The controversy surrounding Sansal's detention has raised concerns about human rights and political repression in Algeria.
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