Concern in France over fate of prize-winning French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal

French President Emmanuel Macron is « very concerned by the disappearance » of French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, his office said. Known for his strong stance against both authoritarianism and Islamism, the 75-year-old writer was arrested on Saturday at Algiers airport after returning from France, according to several media reports.