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RSF calls for release of French reporter Christophe Gleizes, detained in Algeria

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Briefings

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reports that French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes has been detained in Algeria for nearly 500 days, with no progress toward release. The situation has drawn international attention, including from Zinedine Zidane, while RSF Director General Thibault Bruttin describes the case as a diplomatic game where Gleizes may have become a state hostage. The article was published on November 11, 2026, by FRANCE 24.

Key points

• Christophe Gleizes has been detained in Algeria for approximately 500 days with no known end date.
• Zinedine Zidane, manager of the French national football team, has publicly expressed concern over Gleizes' detention.

Context

RSF Director General Thibault Bruttin discusses the case with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, highlighting the diplomatic nature of the situation involving a French sports journalist held in Algeria since late 2025.

Limitations

The article provides no specific release date, location details beyond Algeria, or further context on the diplomatic game or state hostage situation. The 500-day duration is an estimate, and the article does not specify Gleizes' nationality or the exact nature of the diplomatic game.

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