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Sarkozy conviction reveals the forest of corruption in France

The significance of the conviction of former president Nicolas Sarkozy in the 'Paul Bismuth' phone tap affair goes wider than one case, says Mediapart's Fabrice Arfi. It highlights the extent to which France is a country riddled with corruption.

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The conviction on Monday March 1st of former president Nicolas Sarkozy in the so-called 'Paul Bismuth' affair reveals the reality of a country riddled with corruption.

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Since January 7, 2023 our colleague and friend Mortaza Behboudi has been imprisoned in Afghanistan, in the Taliban prisons.

We do not forget him and call for his release.

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