Christophe Gleizes, journalist detained in Algeria for five hundred days: RSF organizes a solidarity match to call for his release

Christophe Gleizes, a French journalist imprisoned in Algeria for over 500 days, is the subject of a solidarity match organized by Reporters Without Borders. Arrested in May 2024 while covering a football club, he was sentenced to seven years for promoting terrorism. The match, closed to the public, will take place on November 11 and will be broadcasted by TV5Monde and other channels. Various personalities, including former footballers and journalists, are expected to attend. Gleizes' family expresses deep concern for his well-being, with his grandmother fearing she may never see him again. His mother worries about the impact of upcoming elections on his situation, while a visiting cardinal describes him as resilient and resourceful.