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

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

In brief

After being detained for almost 500 days in Algeria, Christophe Gleizes is no closer to being freed. Those close to him, as well as his fellow sports journalists have campaigned tirelessly for his release with the affair even attracting the attention of Zinedine Zidane, manager of the French football team. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Thibault Bruttin, Director General of Reporters Without Borders.

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