The 75-year-old novelist and essayist, who obtained French nationality this year, had just arrived in Algiers. He is censored in Algeria because of his work, which is very critical of the power in place.
It's been five days since the Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has given any news. In France, concern is growing among those close to him. According to our information, confirming that of Mariannehis publisher Gallimard has not communicated with the 75-year-old novelist since his arrival in Algiers last Saturday, November 16. According to several media, including Mariannethe writer was reportedly arrested by the Algerian police.
The disappearance of Boualem Sansal is all the more worrying as the artist, often traveling between France and Algeria, is censored in his country of origin because of his texts which are very critical of the Algerian power. The author of Barbarian Oath is often required to travel between France and Algeria. There, he lives in Boumerdès, about fifty kilometers from the capital.
French President Emmanuel Macron said he “very worried” of the situation of the Franco-Algerian writer, said Thursday evening a close friend of the head of state. “He is monitoring the situation carefully and is very worried,” said this relative.
Boualem Sansal obtained French nationality this year. According to le Figaro, the French embassy and consulate in Algiers would also seek to find out more.
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