3 Algerian influencers arrested in France on terrorism charges

In a series of recent events, three Algerian social media influencers were detained in France, with their trials set for different dates—January 6 and February 24.

- Roshan Bourget

One influencer faces charges of "incitement to terrorism," while another is accused of "publicly justifying an act of terrorism." A third influencer was arrested on Sunday for promoting violence.

On the third consecutive day of arrests, French Home Minister Bruno Retailleau reported the detention of yet another Algerian influencer living in France. The individual, known online as "Doualemn," resides in Montpellier, in southern France. He posted a video in which he urged violence against an Algerian protester opposing the regime. The mayor and prefect of Montpellier alerted the courts about the video, which included the statement, "Kill him, let him suffer." Following this, local authorities initiated an investigation, and the influencer now faces charges of public incitement to violence.