Court records, official statements from French authorities, or Pavel Durov's legal team

Snowden Condemns France and Macron for Arresting Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

Aug 25, 2024, 03:39 PM

Edward Snowden has criticized the French government for the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, describing it as an assault on basic human rights, particularly the rights to speech and association. Snowden expressed his disappointment with French President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of resorting to 'hostage-taking' to gain access to private communications. Snowden labeled the arrest as 'criminal' and a disgrace for France, stating that it lowers the country's standing in the world.