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France: is it all about so-called Political Islam?
The Proposed Anti-Separatism Law and the International Obligations of France: is it all about so-called Political Islam? France is a member of International organisations and indeed a country where the rule of law, democracy and the respect of human rights are fundamental principles of the “République”. Likewise France is a country with a very diverse…
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Is France using political Islam to target religion as such?
The law meant to tackle political Islamism in France should not target religion The resurgence in attacks by radical Islamists in France, home to Europe’s largest Muslim population, has rekindled fierce debates about Islam, secularism, and discrimination. The deplorable assassinations in October 2020 of Samuel Paty, a teacher, and three Catholics in the Basilica of…