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A French McCarthyism hounding expressions of solidarity with Palestine

Showing solidarity with Palestine has been made into an offence in France, writes Mediapart co-founder Edwy Plenel. To express it in speech, in writing or by demonstrating is liable to lead to a police summons, a criminal sentence or, beforehand, a ban. Every democrat should be concerned about this situation.

23 April 2024 à 22h10

The French government has instructed public prosecution services, prefects and the police, that to display solidarity with Palestine is a potential offence.

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