An Algerian court sentenced French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal on Thursday to five years in jail for undermining national unity, drawing an expression of 'regret' from France, which called for a swift and dignified end to the situation.

During his detention the French-Algerian author has spent time in hospital for ill-health. His case has sparked a wave of support from intellectuals and politicians, including Nig

An Algerian court on Thursday sentenced French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, whose case has been at the heart of a diplomatic storm, to five years behind bars.