An Algerian blogger who urged his followers to "burn alive, kill and rape" in France was taken into custody on Monday ahead of a trial set for early March. On Friday, Brahim was arrested outside the southeastern city of Grenoble after publishing a video urging followers to "burn alive,

The French interior minister has announced the arrest of a social media influencer from Algeria who is accused of calling for attacks in France.

French authorities have arrested three Algerian influencers living in France for making violent statements on social media. This comes as tensions are running high between France and Algeria.

A police dragnet in France has swept up three Algerians described by authorities as social media influencers who are accused of posting videos inciting violence

In the wake of a statement by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune against the hashtag «Manich Radi», Algerian influencers residing in France, including two with irregular immigration status, issued threats against opponents of the regime and against France.