Algerian men described by authorities as social media influencers accused of posting videos inciting violence against a backdrop of soured relations between Paris and its former colony in North Africa.
Zazouyoussef, who reportedly had more than 400,000 followers on TikTok before his account was closed down, was detained Friday in the western city of Brest over a video in which he called for attacks in France and violence in Algeria.
Bruno Retailleau announced the latest arrest Sunday evening, saying the influencer had called on followers to carry out attacks in France. He also announced the arrest of another Algerian, also describing him as an influencer, on Friday night.
often-complicated relationship between France and Algeria, which shook off French rule in 1962 after a brutal war.
Emmanuel Macron angered the authorities in Algiers after renewing French support for Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara.
withdrawal of its ambassador in Paris.
denounced Algeria's detention of French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, who has been detained since November. The 75-year-old author is an outspoken critic of the Algerian government.
Jean-Noël Barrot said Sunday that France wants "the best relations" with Algeria. But he said Paris has doubts about the Algerian government's commitment to deals agreed in 2022 that were seen as important steps toward mending their relationship.
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