Christophe Gleizes, a French-Algerian journalist, has withdrawn his appeal before the Algerian Supreme Court, according to his lawyer. The move comes as his release from detention is now contingent on a presidential pardon from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
Gleizes was arrested in Algeria in December 2024 and sentenced in March 2025 to 10 years in prison on charges of undermining state security. His case has drawn international attention, with press freedom organizations calling for his release.
By withdrawing the appeal, Gleizes' legal team is seeking to expedite a potential pardon. The Algerian president has the authority to grant clemency, but no decision has been announced as of May 6, 2026.
