Relatives of the writer of Algerian origin, naturalized French this year, say they have “no news” of him since his arrival in Algeria on November 16.
Emmanuel Macron is “very concerned” by the “disappearance” of the writer Boualem Sansal, BFMTV learned from the President of the Republic's entourage.
The author, born in Algeria and naturalized French this year, is very critical of the Algerian regime and expresses his criticism in particular in his books, which are banned in the country.
“State services are mobilized”
Arnaud Benedetti, the editor-in-chief of the Political and Parliamentary Review, a publication of which Boualem Sansal is a member, indicated on the social network .
“State services are mobilized to clarify his situation. The President of the Republic expresses his unwavering attachment to the freedom of a great writer and intellectual”, indicates Emmanuel Macron's entourage to BFMTV.
Like Emmanuel Macron, several leading political figures including Edouard Philippe, Christian Estrosi, Jérôme Guedj and David Lisnard have expressed their concern about the situation of Boualem Sansal.
Mathieu Coache and Glenn Gillet
