Boualem Sansal, a French-Algerian writer, has been pardoned by the Algerian presidency after being arrested nearly a year ago. His release followed intervention from German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who advocated for Sansal's pardon due to his age and health issues. The decision is seen as a response to diplomatic tensions between France and Algeria, exacerbated by various political disputes. Despite Sansal's release, tensions between the two countries persist, particularly following the jailing of French sportswriter Christophe Gleizes. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)