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Swiss imam expelled from France

Hani Ramadan, who was due to take part in a conference, was removed for past remarks that posed a serious threat to public order, say officials.

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An Egyptian-born Swiss Muslim cleric was expelled from France on Saturday for past remarks and behaviour that posed a serious threat to public order, the French Interior Ministry said in a statement, reports The Telegraph.

Hani Ramadan was arrested in Colmar, in northeastern France, where he was expected to take part in a conference.

"Interior Minister Matthias Fekl, ordered Hani Ramadan to be returned to Switzerland this evening," the statement said.

Ramadan is known to have spoken and behaved in a way that posed a serious threat to public order, it said.

Read more of this report from The Telegraph.