France-Algeria Ties Severed Over Sahara Dispute and Imprisonments
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Strained relations between France and Algeria worsened after France recognized Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara. Algeria, supporting the Polisario Front, reacted angrily. Further fueling tensions, Algeria alleges France is unjustly imprisoning two of its citizens: author Boualem Sansal, sentenced for supporting Morocco's claim, and reporter Christophe Gleizes, convicted of advocating terrorism. In response to French actions, Algeria announced the withdrawal of a visa exemption agreement.
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