An Algerian supporter attending the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast has been deported and banned from the country for life following a video depicting the host nation in a negative light.
Sofia Benlemmane, an Algerian fan, was arrested and deported after uploading a video to social media comparing Ivory Coast unfavorably to Algeria.The video used derogatory language towards Ivory Coast, describing it as “living in misery” and resembling the “prehistoric era.
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“They live in misery here. I recorded a video yesterday at the bus station, and it’s the worst, like the prehistoric era. If I had some powers, I would have brought Algerians here to witness this“What a difference with Algeria! Long live Algeria. I thank God for giving me a country like Algeria. Normally, Algeria is not supposed to be in Africa. It was supposed to be situated between Portugal and Spain,” ” she said in the video.
Benlemmane’s arrest and deportation serve as a strong message against discriminatory behavior during the AFCON.
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