Macron Expresses Concern Over Boualem Sansal's Disappearance

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed deep concern over the disappearance of Boualem Sansal, a Franco-Algerian novelist known for his criticism of the Algerian regime and Islamism. Sansal reportedly went missing after arriving in Algiers on November 16, with fears he may have been arrested by police, as he has not been in contact with family or friends since his arrival. Prominent French politicians, including former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe and Marine Le Pen, have rallied for action to secure Sansal's release, emphasizing his role as a defender of freedom and humanism against censorship. Sansal, who recently obtained French nationality, is known for his works that critique fundamentalism and the Algerian government, including his notable novel '2084: The End of the World'. His situation has prompted calls for the French government to pressure Algeria for his immediate release, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding freedom of expression in the region.