Algerian Influencer Pro-Tebboune Detained in France: A Turning Point in the Fight Against Incitement to Violence (video)
Algerian influencer Boualem N., an advocate for President Tebboune, has been detained in Montpellier, France, for inciting violence in a TikTok video. French authorities are reviewing his immigration status and preparing for his expulsion, amid heightened tensions between France and Algeria following multiple arrests of Algerian influencers promoting threats.
HASSAN BENYOUB 
An Algerian influencer known for his support of President Tebboune, Boualem N., has been detained in Montpellier, France, following a decision by the Hérault prefecture. This action involves immediate placement in an administrative detention center as preparations for his expulsion are underway. The move signifies a robust response from French authorities against individuals promoting violence and threats on French soil in support of the Algerian regime.
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Background of the Arrest
Boualem N., who operates under the alias Doualemn, was apprehended after posting a controversial TikTok video that incited violence against an Algerian opposition figure. The video sparked outrage, leading to reports to authorities from the mayor of Montpellier and the prefect of Hérault. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau condemned the remarks as "intolerable," categorizing them as incitement to hatred.
Official Reactions
The prefecture emphasized that "the state must act and not let anything slip by," indicating a decisive shift toward ending the impunity previously enjoyed by pro-regime agitators in France. Boualem N. is not alone; this marks the third arrest of Algerian influencers within just a few days, reflecting escalating diplomatic tensions between France and Algeria.
Legal Consequences
Boualem N. is currently in police custody for 48 hours and is expected to be presented before the public prosecutor to determine the next legal steps. Authorities are also reviewing his immigration status, including the potential revocation of his residence permit.
This series of arrests highlights growing concerns regarding public safety and incitement to violence on social media, set against an already strained backdrop of relations between Paris and Algiers.
