Protesters in Paris took to the streets on Saturday to demonstrate against police violence and President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macron-targets-radical-islam-in-france-with-massive-and-unprecedented-measures-347310">Macron's </a>proposed security law&nbsp;as police fired tear gas shells amid the coronavirus restrictions in French capital.

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Reports said the protesters damaged supermarkets and cars were set on fire in the French capital as last weekends violence was repeated on Saturday. At least 133,000 people had demonstrated nationwide against the security bill last weekend.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/frances-macron-govt-backtracks-on-plan-to-curb-filming-of-police-officers-346687">Macron's</a> party this week had decided rewrite the draft plan which protesters say curbs the freedom to share images identifying police officers.&nbsp;

According to the controversial article 24, the plan deemed sharing of images of police with "obvious intention to harm" punishable by a year in prison and $54,000 fine.

Protesters said it would hinder human rights and curb the people's will to expose police brutality. Amid the escalating tension, Macron's party said it was ready with a "new version" of Article 24.

The contentious bill was approved last week by the country's lower house and was sent to the upper house for approval&nbsp;where the Conservatives have a majority. 
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Protesters in Paris took to the streets on Saturday to demonstrate against police violence and President Macron's proposed security law as police fired tear gas shells amid the coronavirus restrictions in French capital.

Protesters in Paris took to the streets on Saturday to demonstrate against police violence and President Macron's proposed security law as police fired tear gas shells amid the coronavirus restrictions in French capital. Watch: Reports said the protesters damaged supermarkets and cars were set on fire in the French capital as last weekends violence was repeated on Saturday. At least 133,000 people had demonstrated nationwide against the security bill last weekend. Macron's party this week had decided rewrite the draft plan which protesters say curbs the freedom to share images identifying police officers. According to the controversial article 24, the plan deemed sharing of images of police with "obvious intention to harm" punishable by a year in prison and $54,000 fine. Protesters said it would hinder human rights and curb the people's will to expose police brutality. Amid the escalating tension, Macron's party said it was ready with a "new version" of Article 24. The contentious bill was approved last week by the country's lower house and was sent to the upper house for approval where the Conservatives have a majority.

Protesters clash with police in Paris over security law

France is not stopping at radical imams, it has taken a series of retaliatory measures against Pakistan. It includes Pakistan's military establishment.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan is paying a hefty price for his tweet posted by Pakistan's human rights minister Shireen Mazari. It had claimed that Macron is treating Muslims like Nazis had treated Jews.

Mazari deleted her tweet but the damage was done. The anger in France was boiling over, however, to blame everything on a tweet would be unfair because Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan was the one who decided to pick a fight with France but Mazari's statement only made the situation worse.

Paris is now hitting back at Islamabad. France will not upgrade Pakistan's fleet of Mirage fighter jets, an air defence system and the Agosta 90B class submarines.

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France has reportedly sent a message to Qatar&nbsp;asking them to not allow Pakistani-origin technicians to work on the Rafale jets if that wasn't enough France will now put asylum requests from Pakistan under detailed scrutiny.

Pakistan's decision to take on France seems to have come with a hefty price tag. It all began when Imran Khan sided with Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan and accused the French president of attacking Islam.&nbsp;

Erdogan, alongside Imran Khan and Mahathir Mohamad, added fuel to the fire against France. Their statements added to the outrage against France in the Muslim world leading to violent rallies across major Islamic countries.

There were protests in Pakistan too where protesters burnt effigies of Macron and desecrated the French flag. Extremists and radicals took to the streets with large crowds as they tried to target the French embassy in Islamabad.

Recently, Islamabad was held hostage by Islamists led by the far-right Islamic political party Tehreek-e-Labbaik. Its supporters forced the Imran khan government to make concessions.

Pakistani ministers signed on an agreement promising to evict the French ambassador to Pakistan and a boycott of French goods at the government level.&nbsp;

The Pakistan Prime Minister has lost control of his own anti-France campaign with Islamists dictating the terms of engagement with France at home and France responding with diplomatic actions.

Imran Khan now finds himself caught between a rock and a hard place.

France is not stopping at radical imams, it has taken a series of retaliatory measures against Pakistan. It includes Pakistan's military establishment. Pakistan PM Imran Khan is paying a hefty price for his tweet posted by Pakistan's human rights minister Shireen Mazari.

France is not stopping at radical imams, it has taken a series of retaliatory measures against Pakistan. It includes Pakistan's military establishment. Pakistan PM Imran Khan is paying a hefty price for his tweet posted by Pakistan's human rights minister Shireen Mazari. It had claimed that Macron is treating Muslims like Nazis had treated Jews. Mazari deleted her tweet but the damage was done. The anger in France was boiling over, however, to blame everything on a tweet would be unfair because Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan was the one who decided to pick a fight with France but Mazari's statement only made the situation worse. Paris is now hitting back at Islamabad. France will not upgrade Pakistan's fleet of Mirage fighter jets, an air defence system and the Agosta 90B class submarines. × France has reportedly sent a message to Qatar asking them to not allow Pakistani-origin technicians to work on the Rafale jets if that wasn't enough France will now put asylum requests from Pakistan under detailed scrutiny. Pakistan's decision to take on France seems to have come with a hefty price tag. It all began when Imran Khan sided with Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan and accused the French president of attacking Islam. Erdogan, alongside Imran Khan and Mahathir Mohamad, added fuel to the fire against France. Their statements added to the outrage against France in the Muslim world leading to violent rallies across major Islamic countries. There were protests in Pakistan too where protesters burnt effigies of Macron and desecrated the French flag. Extremists and radicals took to the streets with large crowds as they tried to target the French embassy in Islamabad. Recently, Islamabad was held hostage by Islamists led by the far-right Islamic political party Tehreek-e-Labbaik. Its supporters forced the Imran khan government to make concessions. Pakistani ministers signed on an agreement promising to evict the French ambassador to Pakistan and a boycott of French goods at the government level. The Pakistan Prime Minister has lost control of his own anti-France campaign with Islamists dictating the terms of engagement with France at home and France responding with diplomatic actions. Imran Khan now finds himself caught between a rock and a hard place.

How PM Imran Khan lost control of anti-France campaign in Pakistan

French President Emmanuel Macron is standing at a crucial juncture - it is a make or break moment for him.

When Macron came to power in 2017, he promised to "transform not reform" France. He called for an international roadmap to fight terrorism and promised zero tolerance for crimes. Macron is France's youngest president and three years into office, he has been dealing with multiple challenges.

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Macron is fighting criticism at home and abroad and thousands of miles from Paris, there are people burning Macron's effigies, stepping on his photos, brandishing swords and calling for the boycott of French goods.

In Pakistan, things have spiralled out of control. The government bowed to Islamists and agreed to have the French envoy leave the country. Macron has suddenly become one of the world's most controversial leaders by standing up for the French constitution and for sovereignty, and freedom of expression.

He has cracked down on terror and called out political Islam and in doing so, he has become one of the most hated leaders in the Muslim world. There are countries standing by Macron as he fights radicalism but there are also countries like Pakistan. Leaders like Imran Khan, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Malaysia's Mahathir Mohammad who are trying to build a chorus against Macron.

Macron's troubles do not end there, in Marseille, people have been protesting the Wuhan virus lockdown measures. Restaurant owners want the Macron government to allow businesses to reopen. Gym owners want their gyms to reopen, nightclub owners too have the same demand.

In Cannes, people are unhappy with the Macron government.

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"We have been closed since October 15, there's no one around anymore. We've scheduled to open on April 1, because now, it's not worth it. Just to sell two rooms, money will just go down the drain. So it's unfortunate. Cannes runs on conventions. We haven't had a convention this year. It runs on national travel and flights," owner of hotel Pruly, Jean-luc Drouot, says. 
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Similar sentiments are being echoed across France where restrictions have been implemented to deal with the impact of the second wave of the Wuhan virus. After Macron's government proposed a security law which would make publishing images of police officers a criminal offence things have got worse for him.

The government says the proposal is intended to protect police officials and critics say it endangers journalists and observers who take photos and capture videos of the police conduct during demonstrations.

France is headed for a presidential election in 2022. Macron won 66 per cent of French votes in 2017 but a year into office he faced the yellow vest protests. Macron's approval rating fell to 29 per cent, now throw in the pandemic, and the humanitarian crisis it has brought along, add to that the global economic crisis, the protests against Macron at home and abroad...

A poll conducted in October found 63 per cent people disapproved of Macron. His popularity dropped by 3 per cent within a month. When Macron came to office in 2017, he promised to transform France and the French police system and promised to uphold secularism and fight terrorism. 
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If Macron manages to turn things around he will set an example for not just Europe but the entire world but if he slips, he loses office.

French President Emmanuel Macron is standing at a crucial juncture - it is a make or break moment for him. When Macron came to power in 2017, he promised to "transform not reform" France.

French President Emmanuel Macron is standing at a crucial juncture - it is a make or break moment for him. When Macron came to power in 2017, he promised to "transform not reform" France. He called for an international roadmap to fight terrorism and promised zero tolerance for crimes. Macron is France's youngest president and three years into office, he has been dealing with multiple challenges. × Macron is fighting criticism at home and abroad and thousands of miles from Paris, there are people burning Macron's effigies, stepping on his photos, brandishing swords and calling for the boycott of French goods. In Pakistan, things have spiralled out of control. The government bowed to Islamists and agreed to have the French envoy leave the country. Macron has suddenly become one of the world's most controversial leaders by standing up for the French constitution and for sovereignty, and freedom of expression. He has cracked down on terror and called out political Islam and in doing so, he has become one of the most hated leaders in the Muslim world. There are countries standing by Macron as he fights radicalism but there are also countries like Pakistan. Leaders like Imran Khan, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Malaysia's Mahathir Mohammad who are trying to build a chorus against Macron. Macron's troubles do not end there, in Marseille, people have been protesting the Wuhan virus lockdown measures. Restaurant owners want the Macron government to allow businesses to reopen. Gym owners want their gyms to reopen, nightclub owners too have the same demand. In Cannes, people are unhappy with the Macron government. × "We have been closed since October 15, there's no one around anymore. We've scheduled to open on April 1, because now, it's not worth it. Just to sell two rooms, money will just go down the drain. So it's unfortunate. Cannes runs on conventions. We haven't had a convention this year. It runs on national travel and flights," owner of hotel Pruly, Jean-luc Drouot, says. " Similar sentiments are being echoed across France where restrictions have been implemented to deal with the impact of the second wave of the Wuhan virus. After Macron's government proposed a security law which would make publishing images of police officers a criminal offence things have got worse for him. The government says the proposal is intended to protect police officials and critics say it endangers journalists and observers who take photos and capture videos of the police conduct during demonstrations. France is headed for a presidential election in 2022. Macron won 66 per cent of French votes in 2017 but a year into office he faced the yellow vest protests. Macron's approval rating fell to 29 per cent, now throw in the pandemic, and the humanitarian crisis it has brought along, add to that the global economic crisis, the protests against Macron at home and abroad... A poll conducted in October found 63 per cent people disapproved of Macron. His popularity dropped by 3 per cent within a month. When Macron came to office in 2017, he promised to transform France and the French police system and promised to uphold secularism and fight terrorism. If Macron manages to turn things around he will set an example for not just Europe but the entire world but if he slips, he loses office.

Macron faces opposition at home and abroad

French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that images of a Black man being beaten up by Paris police were "shameful" for France.

He also said he had asked the government to come up with proposals to restore public's confidence in the police and to fight against all forms of discrimination.

French authorities on Friday&nbsp;detained the four police officers suspected of beating and racially abusing a black music producer in Paris.

Video carried by the Loopsider website shows how music producer Michel Zecler was repeatedly beaten by officers for several minutes and subjected to racial abuse as he tried to enter his music studio last weekend.

Macron, in a statement on his Facebook page, called the incident an "unacceptable attack" and asked the French government to come up with proposals to "fight against discrimination".

"France must never allow hate or racism to spread," Macron said.

A presidential official said earlier Friday that Macron was "very shocked" by the images which have sparked fresh accusations of systemic racism in the French police force.

In one of the videos on Loopsider a neighbour who filmed the scene from above said a plainclothes policeman punched a kneeling Zecler in the face "maybe seven times".

The policeman "hit him so hard that his hand hurt", the witness said.

The incident has raised questions over the future of Paris police chief Didier Lallement, already in the spotlight after the controversial forced removal of a migrant camp in Paris earlier in the week.

It also put the government on the back foot as it tries to push through new security legislation that would restrict the right of the media to publish the faces of police officers.

The four officers, all men, were detained for questioning on Friday.

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The officers, who had already been suspended from duty, were being held at the National Police Inspectorate General (IGPN), and prosecutors opened an investigation into violence by a person in authority and false testimony.

Three of the four were being questioned on suspicion of "violence with a racist motive" committed intentionally in a group, prosecutors said. The fourth is being questioned on suspicion of using violence but is not accused of racism.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that images of a Black man being beaten up by Paris police were "shameful" for France. He also said he had asked the government to come up with proposals to restore public's confidence in the police and to fight against all forms of discrimination.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that images of a Black man being beaten up by Paris police were "shameful" for France. He also said he had asked the government to come up with proposals to restore public's confidence in the police and to fight against all forms of discrimination. French authorities on Friday detained the four police officers suspected of beating and racially abusing a black music producer in Paris. Video carried by the Loopsider website shows how music producer Michel Zecler was repeatedly beaten by officers for several minutes and subjected to racial abuse as he tried to enter his music studio last weekend. Macron, in a statement on his Facebook page, called the incident an "unacceptable attack" and asked the French government to come up with proposals to "fight against discrimination". "France must never allow hate or racism to spread," Macron said. A presidential official said earlier Friday that Macron was "very shocked" by the images which have sparked fresh accusations of systemic racism in the French police force. In one of the videos on Loopsider a neighbour who filmed the scene from above said a plainclothes policeman punched a kneeling Zecler in the face "maybe seven times". The policeman "hit him so hard that his hand hurt", the witness said. The incident has raised questions over the future of Paris police chief Didier Lallement, already in the spotlight after the controversial forced removal of a migrant camp in Paris earlier in the week. It also put the government on the back foot as it tries to push through new security legislation that would restrict the right of the media to publish the faces of police officers. The four officers, all men, were detained for questioning on Friday. Also read | France: Policemen detained after they beat black man The officers, who had already been suspended from duty, were being held at the National Police Inspectorate General (IGPN), and prosecutors opened an investigation into violence by a person in authority and false testimony. Three of the four were being questioned on suspicion of "violence with a racist motive" committed intentionally in a group, prosecutors said. The fourth is being questioned on suspicion of using violence but is not accused of racism.

Video images of police beating Black man are 'shameful', says Macron

Four policemen were detained by French authorities on Friday after they were suspected of beating and racially abusing a black music producer in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron said that the video of the incident "shames us" and called on the police to set high standards.

Video carried by the Loopsider website shows how music producer Michel Zecler was repeatedly beaten by officers for several minutes and subjected to racial abuse as he tried to enter his music studio Saturday evening.

Celebrities including football World Cup winners Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann condemned the beating, while French star singer Aya Nakamura said she wished the producer strength, adding "thank you to those who filmed".

A presidential official said Friday that Macron, too, was "very shocked" by the images which have sparked fresh accusations of systemic racism in the French police force.

'Hit him so hard'

"They called me 'dirty nigger' several times to my face while they punched me," Zecler told reporters outside police headquarters where he lodged a formal complaint.

In one of the videos on Loopsider a neighbour who filmed the scene from above said a plainclothes policeman punched a kneeling Zecler in the face "maybe seven times".

The policeman "hit him so hard that his hand hurt", the witness said.

The incident has raised questions over the future of Paris police chief Didier Lallement, already in the spotlight after the controversial forced removal of a migrant camp in Paris earlier in the week.

It also put the government on the backfoot as it tries to push through new security legislation that would restrict the right of the media to publish the faces of police officers.

Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, who is in charge of the police forces, told French television that the officers had tarnished the reputation of France's security forces.

'Racist motive'

The four officers, all men, were detained for questioning on Friday, a source close to the case told AFP.

The officers, who had already been suspended from duty, were being held at the National Police Inspectorate General (IGPN), and prosecutors opened an investigation into violence by a person in authority and false testimony, the source said.

Three of the four were being questioned on suspicion of "violence with a racist motive" committed intentionally in a group, prosecutors said. The fourth is being questioned on suspicion of using violence but is not accused of racism.

Zecler was initially himself detained for causing violence, but prosecutors threw out that probe and began investigating the officers instead.

"Nausea," said the front page headline in the leftist Liberation daily over a close-up picture of Zecler's swollen and bloodied face.

"The new video of a rare ferocity... adds to a problem fed over the last months by a succession of blunders and a tendency to revert to authoritarian tendencies," it said.

'Unbearable'

The death in US police custody of George Floyd in May and the Black Lives Matter movement have reverberated in France where allegations of brutality against police officers are commonplace, particularly in poor and ethnically diverse urban areas.

"The French police has a structural problem with violence committed against visible minorities," Fabien Jobard, a sociologist, told AFP.

"Unbearable video, unacceptable violence," Mbappe wrote on Twitter next to a picture of the injured producer. "Say no to racism."

The outcry comes after the lower house of parliament on Tuesday evening approved a security bill which would restrict the publication of photos or videos of police officers' faces.

Media unions say it could give police a green light to prevent journalists -- and social media users -- from &nbsp;documenting abuses.

A protest against the draft law, which has yet to pass a Senate vote, has been called for Saturday in Paris.

In a sign that the government could be preparing to backtrack, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced that he would appoint a commission to redraft Article 24 of the law that would restrict the publication of images of the police.&nbsp;

Macron swept to power in 2017 as a centrist who rallied support from across the political spectrum. But critics and even some supporters accuse him of tilting to the right as he seeks re-election in 2022.

"Already accused of attacking public freedoms through the security bill... the executive faces an accumulation of cases of violence and police abuse, the images of which have disturbed even the ruling party," said Le Monde daily.

(With AFP inputs)

Four policemen were detained by French authorities on Friday after they were suspected of beating and racially abusing a black music producer in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron said that the video of the incident "shames us" and called on the police to set high standards.

Four policemen were detained by French authorities on Friday after they were suspected of beating and racially abusing a black music producer in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron said that the video of the incident "shames us" and called on the police to set high standards. Video carried by the Loopsider website shows how music producer Michel Zecler was repeatedly beaten by officers for several minutes and subjected to racial abuse as he tried to enter his music studio Saturday evening. Celebrities including football World Cup winners Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann condemned the beating, while French star singer Aya Nakamura said she wished the producer strength, adding "thank you to those who filmed". A presidential official said Friday that Macron, too, was "very shocked" by the images which have sparked fresh accusations of systemic racism in the French police force. 'Hit him so hard' "They called me 'dirty nigger' several times to my face while they punched me," Zecler told reporters outside police headquarters where he lodged a formal complaint. In one of the videos on Loopsider a neighbour who filmed the scene from above said a plainclothes policeman punched a kneeling Zecler in the face "maybe seven times". The policeman "hit him so hard that his hand hurt", the witness said. The incident has raised questions over the future of Paris police chief Didier Lallement, already in the spotlight after the controversial forced removal of a migrant camp in Paris earlier in the week. It also put the government on the backfoot as it tries to push through new security legislation that would restrict the right of the media to publish the faces of police officers. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, who is in charge of the police forces, told French television that the officers had tarnished the reputation of France's security forces. 'Racist motive' The four officers, all men, were detained for questioning on Friday, a source close to the case told AFP. The officers, who had already been suspended from duty, were being held at the National Police Inspectorate General (IGPN), and prosecutors opened an investigation into violence by a person in authority and false testimony, the source said. Three of the four were being questioned on suspicion of "violence with a racist motive" committed intentionally in a group, prosecutors said. The fourth is being questioned on suspicion of using violence but is not accused of racism. Zecler was initially himself detained for causing violence, but prosecutors threw out that probe and began investigating the officers instead. "Nausea," said the front page headline in the leftist Liberation daily over a close-up picture of Zecler's swollen and bloodied face. "The new video of a rare ferocity... adds to a problem fed over the last months by a succession of blunders and a tendency to revert to authoritarian tendencies," it said. 'Unbearable' The death in US police custody of George Floyd in May and the Black Lives Matter movement have reverberated in France where allegations of brutality against police officers are commonplace, particularly in poor and ethnically diverse urban areas. "The French police has a structural problem with violence committed against visible minorities," Fabien Jobard, a sociologist, told AFP. "Unbearable video, unacceptable violence," Mbappe wrote on Twitter next to a picture of the injured producer. "Say no to racism." The outcry comes after the lower house of parliament on Tuesday evening approved a security bill which would restrict the publication of photos or videos of police officers' faces. Media unions say it could give police a green light to prevent journalists -- and social media users -- from documenting abuses. A protest against the draft law, which has yet to pass a Senate vote, has been called for Saturday in Paris. In a sign that the government could be preparing to backtrack, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced that he would appoint a commission to redraft Article 24 of the law that would restrict the publication of images of the police. Macron swept to power in 2017 as a centrist who rallied support from across the political spectrum. But critics and even some supporters accuse him of tilting to the right as he seeks re-election in 2022. "Already accused of attacking public freedoms through the security bill... the executive faces an accumulation of cases of violence and police abuse, the images of which have disturbed even the ruling party," said Le Monde daily. (With AFP inputs)

France: Policemen detained after they beat black man

The French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed sadness and said he is "very shocked" to hear about a Black man being beaten up by the Paris police.

A video and images started circulating on the internet where a Black music producer can be seen being beaten up by Paris police for apparently not wearing a face mask.

The French authorities are now investigating the matter. The incident took place inside the entrance of a building. The victim has been identified as&nbsp;Michel, who is a music producer. He claims he was walking on the street without a face mask, and quickly entered his music studio's entrance when he saw local police taking rounds. He claims to have done so to avoid getting a fine. However, the police officers, allegedly, chased him in the building and then started assaulting him and racially abused him.

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The two police officers have been detained and&nbsp;will further be sanctioned if the alleged wrongdoing is confirmed, the&nbsp;Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin told the local media.

The investigation is also using the CCTV videos and the images and videos shot through an onlooker's mobile phone — which have already been circulated on various social media platforms.

Stepping outdoors without a face mask is not allowed in France now, especially after a recent surge in coronavirus cases that has sent the whole country into a second lockdown to contain the spread of the deadly virus. While people are being urged to not step out, it is compulsory to wear a face mask if they do plan to go outdoors.

The French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed sadness and said he is "very shocked" to hear about a Black man being beaten up by the Paris police. A video and images started circulating on the internet where a Black music producer can be seen being beaten up by Paris police for apparently not wearing a face mask.

The French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed sadness and said he is "very shocked" to hear about a Black man being beaten up by the Paris police. A video and images started circulating on the internet where a Black music producer can be seen being beaten up by Paris police for apparently not wearing a face mask. The French authorities are now investigating the matter. The incident took place inside the entrance of a building. The victim has been identified as Michel, who is a music producer. He claims he was walking on the street without a face mask, and quickly entered his music studio's entrance when he saw local police taking rounds. He claims to have done so to avoid getting a fine. However, the police officers, allegedly, chased him in the building and then started assaulting him and racially abused him. Also read| France debates virginity testing as activists fear violent repercussions for women The two police officers have been detained and will further be sanctioned if the alleged wrongdoing is confirmed, the Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin told the local media. The investigation is also using the CCTV videos and the images and videos shot through an onlooker's mobile phone — which have already been circulated on various social media platforms. Stepping outdoors without a face mask is not allowed in France now, especially after a recent surge in coronavirus cases that has sent the whole country into a second lockdown to contain the spread of the deadly virus. While people are being urged to not step out, it is compulsory to wear a face mask if they do plan to go outdoors.

Macron 'shocked' to hear Black music producer being beaten by French police; officers detained

French President Emmanuel Macron has given an ultimatum to French Council of Muslim Faith. Earlier this week. Macron along with French interior minister met leaders of French Council of Muslim Faith and requested them to accept a charter that seeks to oppose political Islam. The council has been given 15 days and there are signs that the charter will be accepted.

The council has already agreed to set up a national body in France that will oversee accredition of Imams in the country.

Through the charter, France wants to underline two things

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	<li>Islam is a religion and not a political movement</li>
	<li>There will be no foreign interference among French Muslim communities</li>
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Sentiments in France and Muslim countries have run high ever since the terror attacks over caricatures of Prophet Mohammed took place in recent months. France has been firm on its stand saying that it will guard values of the republic while there have been calls to boycott French goods in Muslim countries.

On Friday, Macron even <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-and-russia-promoting-anti-france-sentiment-says-emmanuel-macron-344353">accused Turkey and Russia</a> of promoting anti-French sentiment in Africa by funding people who whip-up resentment against France through media.

Macron's government has also prepared a bill to prevent radicalisation. This was proposed earlier this year. Some tough measures have been proposed. Homeschooling will be restricted to discourage Madrasa styled education. There is provision for harsh punishment for those who intimidate public officials on legal grounds. The proposed law also wants children to have an identification number. A number that can be used to ensure that they are attending school. Parents who will break this law could face up to six months in prison, as well as large fines.

Macron's crackdown on radical Islam is being welcomed but he is getting his share of criticism too.&nbsp;

As per a new security law tabled by his government, filming the police will be banned. Anyone found in violation of the provision can be fined up to USD 53,000 and/or sent to jail for a year.

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&nbsp;Those critcising the provision are saying that it will limit free speech. Journalists are slamming the prosposal.

French interior minister defended his government in French parliament.&nbsp;

"Journalists will be able to film, citizens will be able to film. What we don't want is calls to murder. We may have a difference on this point, but let's also debate normally by reading the text without fantasy," he said.

However, his assurances seem hollow. Because when he was defending the proposal in parliament --- there were protests outside the french national assembly.&nbsp;

A journalist who was covering the demonstration was arrested for filming protests. As per reports, the journalist was arrested even after he presented his credentials to the law enforcement officials.

Journalists and human rights groups took to the streets this week in Paris to voiced their opposition for the proposed security law. They said that citizens could lose their powers to keep the powerful in check.

Local police may get more autonomy because of the new security law. There is also talk of expanding the use of surveillance drones in high crime areas.

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French President Emmanuel Macron has given an ultimatum to French Council of Muslim Faith. Earlier this week. Macron along with French interior minister met leaders of French Council of Muslim Faith and requested them to accept a charter that seeks to oppose political Islam.

French President Emmanuel Macron has given an ultimatum to French Council of Muslim Faith. Earlier this week. Macron along with French interior minister met leaders of French Council of Muslim Faith and requested them to accept a charter that seeks to oppose political Islam. The council has been given 15 days and there are signs that the charter will be accepted. The council has already agreed to set up a national body in France that will oversee accredition of Imams in the country. Through the charter, France wants to underline two things Islam is a religion and not a political movement There will be no foreign interference among French Muslim communities Sentiments in France and Muslim countries have run high ever since the terror attacks over caricatures of Prophet Mohammed took place in recent months. France has been firm on its stand saying that it will guard values of the republic while there have been calls to boycott French goods in Muslim countries. On Friday, Macron even accused Turkey and Russia of promoting anti-French sentiment in Africa by funding people who whip-up resentment against France through media. Macron's government has also prepared a bill to prevent radicalisation. This was proposed earlier this year. Some tough measures have been proposed. Homeschooling will be restricted to discourage Madrasa styled education. There is provision for harsh punishment for those who intimidate public officials on legal grounds. The proposed law also wants children to have an identification number. A number that can be used to ensure that they are attending school. Parents who will break this law could face up to six months in prison, as well as large fines. Macron's crackdown on radical Islam is being welcomed but he is getting his share of criticism too. As per a new security law tabled by his government, filming the police will be banned. Anyone found in violation of the provision can be fined up to USD 53,000 and/or sent to jail for a year. Also Read | Turkey and Russia promoting anti-France sentiment, says Emmanuel Macron Those critcising the provision are saying that it will limit free speech. Journalists are slamming the prosposal. French interior minister defended his government in French parliament. "Journalists will be able to film, citizens will be able to film. What we don't want is calls to murder. We may have a difference on this point, but let's also debate normally by reading the text without fantasy," he said. However, his assurances seem hollow. Because when he was defending the proposal in parliament --- there were protests outside the french national assembly. A journalist who was covering the demonstration was arrested for filming protests. As per reports, the journalist was arrested even after he presented his credentials to the law enforcement officials. Journalists and human rights groups took to the streets this week in Paris to voiced their opposition for the proposed security law. They said that citizens could lose their powers to keep the powerful in check. Local police may get more autonomy because of the new security law. There is also talk of expanding the use of surveillance drones in high crime areas.

France gives ultimatum to French Council of Muslim Faith

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Former President of France Francois Hollande on Wednesday spoke to his successor Emmanuel Macron and asked him how he was doing, given the delicate situation in the country.

France is battling not only the COVID-19 pandemic, but also a sharp rise in Islamic extremism. Last month, a French teacher was beheaded in daylight for showing caricatures of Prophet Muhammad in his class about freedom of expression.

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"How are you doing? Is it not too hard right now?" Hollande asked Macron. They met during a tribute to the soldiers who were killed during World War One at the Arc de Triomphe on the Paris Champs Elysees.

Macron responded with the following: “Yes. Thank you for being here. We have to talk about it."

Hollande himself has seen Islamist terror attacks. In 2015, Paris was attacked, and a year later the city of Nice was attacked. Hollande had faced low ratings in 2016, due to which he decided not to seek re-election.

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Macron and Hollande have not always shared a very good relationship. Macron was his former economy minister, who then quit the Socialist government to run for president.

Hollande had written a book called Lessons of Power, in which he recorded five years in office. He had warned Macron of the following: “Don't forget French royals lost their heads at the guillotine".

As the backlash against French President Emmanuel Macron continues to mount, France is considering appointing a special envoy to quell Muslim nations' anger directed towards Macron.&nbsp;

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The French president has already given a long interview to Al Jazeera Arabic describing them his approach post the beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty and other terror attacks.

There has been a rising number of radical attacks in France following the killing of Paty for showing Prophet Muhammad's cartoons.

Several Islamic countries, including Turkey, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have protested against Macron's comments where he criticised extremism and defended France's freedom of expression and secularism.&nbsp;

Former President of France Francois Hollande on Wednesday spoke to his successor Emmanuel Macron and asked him how he was doing, given the delicate situation in the country.

Former President of France Francois Hollande on Wednesday spoke to his successor Emmanuel Macron and asked him how he was doing, given the delicate situation in the country. France is battling not only the COVID-19 pandemic, but also a sharp rise in Islamic extremism. Last month, a French teacher was beheaded in daylight for showing caricatures of Prophet Muhammad in his class about freedom of expression. Also read: France considers appointing envoy for explaining Macron's approach to Muslim nations "How are you doing? Is it not too hard right now?" Hollande asked Macron. They met during a tribute to the soldiers who were killed during World War One at the Arc de Triomphe on the Paris Champs Elysees. Macron responded with the following: “Yes. Thank you for being here. We have to talk about it." Hollande himself has seen Islamist terror attacks. In 2015, Paris was attacked, and a year later the city of Nice was attacked. Hollande had faced low ratings in 2016, due to which he decided not to seek re-election. Also read: The global backlash against French President Emmanuel Macron Macron and Hollande have not always shared a very good relationship. Macron was his former economy minister, who then quit the Socialist government to run for president. Hollande had written a book called Lessons of Power, in which he recorded five years in office. He had warned Macron of the following: “Don't forget French royals lost their heads at the guillotine". As the backlash against French President Emmanuel Macron continues to mount, France is considering appointing a special envoy to quell Muslim nations' anger directed towards Macron. Also read: 'I hear your anger, but won't accept violence': Macron to the Muslim community The French president has already given a long interview to Al Jazeera Arabic describing them his approach post the beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty and other terror attacks. There has been a rising number of radical attacks in France following the killing of Paty for showing Prophet Muhammad's cartoons. Several Islamic countries, including Turkey, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have protested against Macron's comments where he criticised extremism and defended France's freedom of expression and secularism.

'Is it not too hard right now?', former French President Hollande asks Macron

As France observed 'National Homage Day' for victims of terror, Emmanuel Macron had a message for protesters worldwide: 'I understand the outrage, but I will never accept violence over cartoons.' Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the story.

Gravitas: Macron's message to anti-France protesters

The anti-France protests by Muslim groups across the world continue. Today, at least 50,000 protesters took to the streets against the French President in Bangladesh. France says the threat of an attack on its missions abroad is 'very strong'. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has more.

Gravitas: Bangladesh: At least 50,000 protest against Emmanuel Macron

Simultaneously battling the twin crises of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic and a resurgence in Islamist attacks, French President Emmanuel Macron faces a defining moment

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In Bangladesh, at least 50,000 people staged a protest against French President Emmanuel Macron over how he dealt with the publication of Prophet Muhammad’s caricature.

Earlier, Macron had claimed that Islam was “in crisis” all over the world. Muslims around the world claim that Macron’s defence of the cartoon’s publication is insulting to the prophet, prompting global backlash.&nbsp;

Many countries around the world have also moved on to boycotting French products. The rally began in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh at a mosque. Before they could reach the French embassy, they were stopped by the security forces.

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According to the police, at least 50,000 people participated in the protests, calling for a blanket boycott of French goods. According to the organisers, more than 100,000 people took part in the protests. According to Al Jazeera, the protesters were chanting “No defamation of the Prophet Muhammad” and also burned an effigy of the French president.

Last month, a French teacher Samuel patty was murder for showing his class a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad. Macron had added that it would never renounce the laws that permit blasphemous caricatures in the country.

Tens of thousands of Muslims protested in Bangladesh after French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to stand firm to guard French values following knife attack in the city of Nice. The protesters marched through streets of Dhaka and called fora boycott on French products. The crowd carried banners calling Macron "the world's biggest terrorist.

"Macron is leading Islamophobia," said demonstrator Akramul Haq. "He doesn't know the power of Islam. The Muslim world will not let this go in vain. We'll rise and stand in solidarity against him.""

French products are already being boycotted in some countries in the Middle East.

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France raised its security alert to the highest level on Thursday after a knife-wielding man shouting "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greatest) beheaded an elderly woman in a church in Nice and killed two more people before being shot and taken away by police.

"We will not give any ground," Macron said outside the church in the French Riviera city of Nice, promising to deploy thousands more soldiers to guard sites such as places of worship and schools.

France had been attacked "over our values, for our taste for freedom, for the ability on our soil to have freedom of belief", he added.

In Bangladesh, at least 50,000 people staged a protest against French President Emmanuel Macron over how he dealt with the publication of Prophet Muhammad’s caricature.

In Bangladesh, at least 50,000 people staged a protest against French President Emmanuel Macron over how he dealt with the publication of Prophet Muhammad’s caricature. Earlier, Macron had claimed that Islam was “in crisis” all over the world. Muslims around the world claim that Macron’s defence of the cartoon’s publication is insulting to the prophet, prompting global backlash. Many countries around the world have also moved on to boycotting French products. The rally began in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh at a mosque. Before they could reach the French embassy, they were stopped by the security forces. Also read: France honours slain teacher as school resumes According to the police, at least 50,000 people participated in the protests, calling for a blanket boycott of French goods. According to the organisers, more than 100,000 people took part in the protests. According to Al Jazeera, the protesters were chanting “No defamation of the Prophet Muhammad” and also burned an effigy of the French president. Last month, a French teacher Samuel patty was murder for showing his class a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad. Macron had added that it would never renounce the laws that permit blasphemous caricatures in the country. Tens of thousands of Muslims protested in Bangladesh after French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to stand firm to guard French values following knife attack in the city of Nice. The protesters marched through streets of Dhaka and called fora boycott on French products. The crowd carried banners calling Macron "the world's biggest terrorist. "Macron is leading Islamophobia," said demonstrator Akramul Haq. "He doesn't know the power of Islam. The Muslim world will not let this go in vain. We'll rise and stand in solidarity against him."" French products are already being boycotted in some countries in the Middle East. Also read: 'War on France': Prime Minister Jean Castex calls radical political Islamism country's enemy France raised its security alert to the highest level on Thursday after a knife-wielding man shouting "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greatest) beheaded an elderly woman in a church in Nice and killed two more people before being shot and taken away by police. "We will not give any ground," Macron said outside the church in the French Riviera city of Nice, promising to deploy thousands more soldiers to guard sites such as places of worship and schools. France had been attacked "over our values, for our taste for freedom, for the ability on our soil to have freedom of belief", he added.

Bangladesh: 50,000 people participate in anti-France rally

French President Emmanuel Macron wants to introduce uniform civil code in France though he hasn't explicitly used the term. But he has laid out the details. He wants the French constitution to be above religion. He wants all French citizens to be equal before the law.

In December this year, Macron's government wants to table a bill. They want to strengthen an old law. A law made in the year 1905. The law officially separated the Church and the state in France. The law established state secularism in France. They call it Laicite. It was based on two principles&nbsp;

One, the neutrality of the state. And two, the freedom of religious practice. What Macron plans is to amen the second principle. He says people have the right to belong to any faith, but they should not have the right to display religious affiliation in schools or public service. 
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What will the new law do?

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It will increase scrutiny of religious communities, their sources of funding and their association. Simply put, Macron wants to scrutinise Islamic activities in France, and rescue them from radicalism.

"It is this path that we are going to open together, that is to say, we are going to try together to build an organisation that will allow us, I hope &amp; I believe, to build an Islam of Enlightenment in our country, that is to say, an Islam that can be at peace with the French Republic. One which respects all the rules of separation and allows all voices to be pacified. It is not the job of the State to structure Islam, but we must allow &amp; accompany this emergence. Starting by freeing Islam in France from foreign influences," said Macron.

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The message is clear. France will not tolerate foreign funding from Islamic institutes. It will not allow foreign Islamic preachers to influence French Muslims anymore.

Why does France&nbsp;need these new rules?

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&nbsp;Macron government wants to keep a check on what they are preaching. They should explain why the Turkish President is making so much noise. 
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The implications of the new French law are not limited to Turkey. They extend to the whole world. Because secular democracies world over are witnessing this clash. The clash between religious law and the constitution. So if France can make the constitution prevail over religion, it sets a precedent. Something that other countries can refer to and follow.

Countries like India. In India, the government is committed to introducing a uniform civil code. One law for all religions. Equal status to all citizens. If a liberal, centrist western leader like Macron can justify a uniform civil code of sorts, so can India. So can countries like Norway and Sweden. They have both sheltered and given citizenship to Muslim immigrants. Now they are struggling.

They are witnessing a cultural conflict, a clash of local laws with religious laws.

Last month, we saw riots after members of a far-right group set a copy of the Quran on Fire. This truly is a clash between Islamophobia and Islamofascism. Can France strike the balance? Can in rein in radicalism without giving in to Xenophobia?

Emmanuel Macron's approach may be unconventional, even uncomfortable for some. But there seems to be no other way to deal with asymmetric assualts and repeated terror attacks. It is time the world acknowledged this, supported Macron instead of playing politics over his law. 
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French President Emmanuel Macron wants to introduce uniform civil code in France though he hasn't explicitly used the term. But he has laid out the details. He wants the French constitution to be above religion.

French President Emmanuel Macron wants to introduce uniform civil code in France though he hasn't explicitly used the term. But he has laid out the details. He wants the French constitution to be above religion. He wants all French citizens to be equal before the law. In December this year, Macron's government wants to table a bill. They want to strengthen an old law. A law made in the year 1905. The law officially separated the Church and the state in France. The law established state secularism in France. They call it Laicite. It was based on two principles One, the neutrality of the state. And two, the freedom of religious practice. What Macron plans is to amen the second principle. He says people have the right to belong to any faith, but they should not have the right to display religious affiliation in schools or public service. What will the new law do? × It will increase scrutiny of religious communities, their sources of funding and their association. Simply put, Macron wants to scrutinise Islamic activities in France, and rescue them from radicalism. "It is this path that we are going to open together, that is to say, we are going to try together to build an organisation that will allow us, I hope & I believe, to build an Islam of Enlightenment in our country, that is to say, an Islam that can be at peace with the French Republic. One which respects all the rules of separation and allows all voices to be pacified. It is not the job of the State to structure Islam, but we must allow & accompany this emergence. Starting by freeing Islam in France from foreign influences," said Macron. Also Read | Brazilian national named victim of Nice attack The message is clear. France will not tolerate foreign funding from Islamic institutes. It will not allow foreign Islamic preachers to influence French Muslims anymore. Why does France need these new rules? Because there are fears that a section of French Muslims is being exposed to radical Islam. The dangerous brand of Islam is being imported and financed from abroad. Right now, France is said to have 300 'detached Imams' from abroad. They have no link to the French Republic. They are recruited by French mosques. These are foreigners filling vacancies in France. At least half of them, 150 Imams are said to be from Turkey. They may or may not understand French secularism. × Macron government wants to keep a check on what they are preaching. They should explain why the Turkish President is making so much noise. The implications of the new French law are not limited to Turkey. They extend to the whole world. Because secular democracies world over are witnessing this clash. The clash between religious law and the constitution. So if France can make the constitution prevail over religion, it sets a precedent. Something that other countries can refer to and follow. Countries like India. In India, the government is committed to introducing a uniform civil code. One law for all religions. Equal status to all citizens. If a liberal, centrist western leader like Macron can justify a uniform civil code of sorts, so can India. So can countries like Norway and Sweden. They have both sheltered and given citizenship to Muslim immigrants. Now they are struggling. They are witnessing a cultural conflict, a clash of local laws with religious laws. Last month, we saw riots after members of a far-right group set a copy of the Quran on Fire. This truly is a clash between Islamophobia and Islamofascism. Can France strike the balance? Can in rein in radicalism without giving in to Xenophobia? Emmanuel Macron's approach may be unconventional, even uncomfortable for some. But there seems to be no other way to deal with asymmetric assualts and repeated terror attacks. It is time the world acknowledged this, supported Macron instead of playing politics over his law.

It's time the world supported Macron on his new law

#GravitasPlus with WION's Palki | 2 beheadings in 2 weeks, 7 terror attacks in 10 months, Islamic terrorism is haunting France once again. It has reignited the debate over free speech & blasphemy. Who will draw the line?

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President Macron speaking to a television channel said although he understands people could be shocked by the caricatures, but added that he will "never accept that violence can be justified."

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"I consider it our duty to protect our freedoms and our rights," the French president told a Qatar-based Al-Jazeera television channel. The French president has repeatedly insisted that he will not compromise on its basic freedoms of belief and expression.

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"I can understand that people could be shocked by the caricatures, but I will never accept that violence can be justified," the French president told the television channel.

France has stepped up security after the Nice attack in which three persons were killed and a woman was beheaded. The assailant was shot by police and is in hospital. President Macron has deployed thousands of soldiers to protect churches and schools in the aftermath of the attack.

Amid the terror attack in Nice, there have been anti-Macron protests in several parts of the world including Bangladesh, Lebanon, Somalia and Gaza Strip.

French interior minister Gerald Damarnin had said on Friday that France was engaged in a "war against Islamist ideology" and more attacks were likely in the country even as residents mourned the victims of the attack in the Mediterranean city.

Brazil's foreign ministry had said on Friday that one of the victim's Simone Barreto Silva had moved to France as a teenager and was a mother of three.

President Macron speaking to a television channel said although he understands people could be shocked by the caricatures, but added that he will "never accept that violence can be justified.

President Macron speaking to a television channel said although he understands people could be shocked by the caricatures, but added that he will "never accept that violence can be justified." Also Read: Nice terror suspect gave no indication he was contemplating violence "I consider it our duty to protect our freedoms and our rights," the French president told a Qatar-based Al-Jazeera television channel. The French president has repeatedly insisted that he will not compromise on its basic freedoms of belief and expression. Watch: "I can understand that people could be shocked by the caricatures, but I will never accept that violence can be justified," the French president told the television channel. France has stepped up security after the Nice attack in which three persons were killed and a woman was beheaded. The assailant was shot by police and is in hospital. President Macron has deployed thousands of soldiers to protect churches and schools in the aftermath of the attack. Amid the terror attack in Nice, there have been anti-Macron protests in several parts of the world including Bangladesh, Lebanon, Somalia and Gaza Strip. French interior minister Gerald Damarnin had said on Friday that France was engaged in a "war against Islamist ideology" and more attacks were likely in the country even as residents mourned the victims of the attack in the Mediterranean city. Brazil's foreign ministry had said on Friday that one of the victim's Simone Barreto Silva had moved to France as a teenager and was a mother of three.

Understand people could be shocked by caricatures, but I will never accept violence: Macron

Posters of French President Emmanuel Macron emerged on a road in Mumbai's Bhendi Bazar area on Friday. Hundreds of such posters were stuck on a busy road in the area and pedestrians and motorists did not have any choice but to pass over them. Mumbai Police quickly removed the posters by late afternoon. The posters were stuck on Mohammed Ali Road.

Bhendi Bazar and Mohammed Ali Road are Muslim-majority areas. Mohammed Ali Road is a famous place where Mumbaikars of all faiths throng during Ramzaan.

It is not yet known who had stuck these posters and as per media reports, no police case has yet been filed.

Muslims around the world are expressing anger against Emmanuel Macron particularly post his stand after beheading of a teacher earlier this month and knife attack in a church on Thursday in the city of Nice. The teacher was targetted as he showed an image of Prophet Mohammed in his classroom. French authorities are treating both incidents as acts of terrorism.

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Macron has strongly weighed in favour of freedom of speech and has unequivocally said that terrorists will not be able to divide France under any circumstances.

As per some Islamic teachings, pictorial depiction of Prophet Mohammed is forbidden.

France has drawn ire of Muslims after his stand. There have even been calls of boycott of French products in Arab countries.

Posters of French President Emmanuel Macron emerged on a road in Mumbai's Bhendi Bazar area on Friday. Hundreds of such posters were stuck on a busy road in the area and pedestrians and motorists did not have any choice but to pass over them.

Posters of French President Emmanuel Macron emerged on a road in Mumbai's Bhendi Bazar area on Friday. Hundreds of such posters were stuck on a busy road in the area and pedestrians and motorists did not have any choice but to pass over them. Mumbai Police quickly removed the posters by late afternoon. The posters were stuck on Mohammed Ali Road. Bhendi Bazar and Mohammed Ali Road are Muslim-majority areas. Mohammed Ali Road is a famous place where Mumbaikars of all faiths throng during Ramzaan. It is not yet known who had stuck these posters and as per media reports, no police case has yet been filed. Muslims around the world are expressing anger against Emmanuel Macron particularly post his stand after beheading of a teacher earlier this month and knife attack in a church on Thursday in the city of Nice. The teacher was targetted as he showed an image of Prophet Mohammed in his classroom. French authorities are treating both incidents as acts of terrorism. Also Read | India stood with France four times in last two days Macron has strongly weighed in favour of freedom of speech and has unequivocally said that terrorists will not be able to divide France under any circumstances. As per some Islamic teachings, pictorial depiction of Prophet Mohammed is forbidden. France has drawn ire of Muslims after his stand. There have even been calls of boycott of French products in Arab countries.

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Macron has been facing criticism from various Muslim-majority countries after he took a tough stand on radical Islam and defended cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.

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The French government has intensified action against Islamist extremism in recent days after a teacher was beheaded for showing caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad in class, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday (October 20).

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France urged Arab countries on Sunday to stop calls for boycotts of French products, while President Emmanuel Macron vowed the country would never give in to Islamic radicals.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan&nbsp;Monday called on his countrymen&nbsp;to boycott French goods as relations between the NATO allies deteriorated over Paris's hardened stance against radical Islam.

"As it has been said in France, 'don't buy Turkish-labelled goods', I call on my people here. Never give credit to French-labelled goods, don't buy them," Erdogan said during a televised speech in Ankara.

Boycotts of French goods are under way in supermarkets in Qatar and Kuwait, with further calls to spurn French products in Jordan and other states.

France's foreign ministry confirmed that several Middle Eastern nations are calling for a boycott of their&nbsp;products, especially related to food and demonstrating against Paris&nbsp;over Prophet's cartoons, as reported by news agency Reuters.

The relations between Muslim nations and Paris took a hit after beheading of a French teacher by an extremist as he showed the caricatures of Prophet Mohammad in a class.

The incident was sharply condemned by French President Emmanuel Macron, as he affirmed that the nation would "not give up cartoons". He also&nbsp;said Samuel Paty, the deceased teacher, "was killed because Islamists want our future".

Erdogan's comments follow his call at the weekend for French President Emmanuel Macron to undergo mental checks, which led to Paris recalling its envoy to Ankara.

Ties between Turkey and the West have been tense following the 2016 failed overthrow of Erdogan.

But ties with France have been further strained in recent years over issues including Libya, Syria and Ankara's gas exploration in the eastern Mediterranean.

Erdogan and Macron have been at loggerheads in recent months especially over France's criticism of Turkey over Ankara's actions in the war-torn countries, and the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh.

But Ankara has been particularly angered by Macron's policies toward Muslims, after the French leader announced a plan earlier this month to "liberate Islam in France from foreign influences".

"European leaders should tell the French president to stop his hate campaign" against Muslims, Erdogan said.

Eighteen months before a presidential election in which Macron fears a challenge from the right, Macron said this month Islam was a religion "in crisis" around the world.

Meanwhile, in his speech,&nbsp;Erdogan also criticised the attacks on mosques in Germany and Australia. "I call on German Chancellor Angela Merkel. What about the freedom of belief you claimed to have there? What about the state protecting religion and the faithful?

"Have you heard such a thing in Turkey? No. Why? Because we have real freedom of religion. But they don't have this," he said at his presidential palace inaugurating a week of celebration for the Prophet Mohamed's birth.

He also accused some Western leaders of acting like fascists and pushing Islamophobia.

"You are in a real sense the links in the chain of Nazism," said Erdogan, without giving any names. "Muslims are now subjected to a lynch campaign similar to that against Jews in Europe before World War II."

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Monday called on his countrymen to boycott French goods as relations between the NATO allies deteriorated over Paris's hardened stance against radical Islam.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Monday called on his countrymen to boycott French goods as relations between the NATO allies deteriorated over Paris's hardened stance against radical Islam. "As it has been said in France, 'don't buy Turkish-labelled goods', I call on my people here. Never give credit to French-labelled goods, don't buy them," Erdogan said during a televised speech in Ankara. Boycotts of French goods are under way in supermarkets in Qatar and Kuwait, with further calls to spurn French products in Jordan and other states. France's foreign ministry confirmed that several Middle Eastern nations are calling for a boycott of their products, especially related to food and demonstrating against Paris over Prophet's cartoons, as reported by news agency Reuters. The relations between Muslim nations and Paris took a hit after beheading of a French teacher by an extremist as he showed the caricatures of Prophet Mohammad in a class. The incident was sharply condemned by French President Emmanuel Macron, as he affirmed that the nation would "not give up cartoons". He also said Samuel Paty, the deceased teacher, "was killed because Islamists want our future". Erdogan's comments follow his call at the weekend for French President Emmanuel Macron to undergo mental checks, which led to Paris recalling its envoy to Ankara. Ties between Turkey and the West have been tense following the 2016 failed overthrow of Erdogan. But ties with France have been further strained in recent years over issues including Libya, Syria and Ankara's gas exploration in the eastern Mediterranean. Erdogan and Macron have been at loggerheads in recent months especially over France's criticism of Turkey over Ankara's actions in the war-torn countries, and the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh. But Ankara has been particularly angered by Macron's policies toward Muslims, after the French leader announced a plan earlier this month to "liberate Islam in France from foreign influences". "European leaders should tell the French president to stop his hate campaign" against Muslims, Erdogan said. Eighteen months before a presidential election in which Macron fears a challenge from the right, Macron said this month Islam was a religion "in crisis" around the world. Meanwhile, in his speech, Erdogan also criticised the attacks on mosques in Germany and Australia. "I call on German Chancellor Angela Merkel. What about the freedom of belief you claimed to have there? What about the state protecting religion and the faithful? "Have you heard such a thing in Turkey? No. Why? Because we have real freedom of religion. But they don't have this," he said at his presidential palace inaugurating a week of celebration for the Prophet Mohamed's birth. He also accused some Western leaders of acting like fascists and pushing Islamophobia. "You are in a real sense the links in the chain of Nazism," said Erdogan, without giving any names. "Muslims are now subjected to a lynch campaign similar to that against Jews in Europe before World War II." (with inputs)

Erdogan calls for boycott of French goods over Macron's stance against radical Islam

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday slammed his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, over his policies toward Muslims, saying he needed "mental checks."

Macron's proposal to defend his country's secular values against radical Islam has angered the Turkish government, adding to a growing list of disputes between the French leader and Erdogan.

Erdogan said in a televised address: "What can one say about a head of state who treats millions of members from different faith groups this way: first of all, have mental checks."

France did not take this lightly, and&nbsp;said it was recalling its envoy to Turkey for consultations.

"President Erdogan's comments are unacceptable. Excess and rudeness are not a method. We demand that Erdogan change the course of his policy because it is dangerous in every respect," an official told AFP.

The Elysee official&nbsp;also said that France had noted&nbsp;"the absence of messages of condolence and support" from the Turkish president after the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty outside Paris.

Macron this month described Islam as a religion "in crisis" worldwide and said the government would present a bill in December to strengthen a 1905 law that officially separated church and state in France.

He also announced stricter oversight of schooling and better control over foreign funding of mosques.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday slammed his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, over his policies toward Muslims, saying he needed "mental checks.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday slammed his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, over his policies toward Muslims, saying he needed "mental checks." Macron's proposal to defend his country's secular values against radical Islam has angered the Turkish government, adding to a growing list of disputes between the French leader and Erdogan. Erdogan said in a televised address: "What can one say about a head of state who treats millions of members from different faith groups this way: first of all, have mental checks." France did not take this lightly, and said it was recalling its envoy to Turkey for consultations. "President Erdogan's comments are unacceptable. Excess and rudeness are not a method. We demand that Erdogan change the course of his policy because it is dangerous in every respect," an official told AFP. The Elysee official also said that France had noted "the absence of messages of condolence and support" from the Turkish president after the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty outside Paris. Macron this month described Islam as a religion "in crisis" worldwide and said the government would present a bill in December to strengthen a 1905 law that officially separated church and state in France. He also announced stricter oversight of schooling and better control over foreign funding of mosques. (with inputs)

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President Macron on Friday detailed plans for "secularism" as "cement of a united France" as he announced his government's willingness to present a bill in December to strengthen a 1905 law that officially separated church and state which ensured the country's neutrality on religion.&nbsp;

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In a speech to the nation, Macron said, "Islam is a religion that is in crisis all over the world today, we are not just seeing this in our country," while adding that his government aimed at addressing Islamic radicalisation in France and improving "our ability to live together".

"Islam in France must be freed from foreign influence, let us not fall into the trap laid by extremists, who aim to stigmatise all Muslims," the French president said. “We have not unpacked our past. We have grandparents who have passed their scars onto their children,” he insisted.

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Macron stressed the importance of education especially aimed at young people to instil secular values stating that the government would require private schools to teach children. &nbsp;

Macron said the law permits people to belong to any faith they choose to practice while saying that the country would seek to "liberate" Islam from foreign influences by looking closely at financing of mosques with closer scrutiny of schools and associations which serve religious communities.

Macron's speech comes just days after a man stuck two people with a meat cleaver on the same street where the staff of Charlie Hebdo were massacred in January 2015 by Islamist gunmen.

President Macron on Friday detailed plans for "secularism" as "cement of a united France" as he announced his government's willingness to present a bill in December to strengthen a 1905 law that officially separated church and state which ensured the country's neutrality on religion.

President Macron on Friday detailed plans for "secularism" as "cement of a united France" as he announced his government's willingness to present a bill in December to strengthen a 1905 law that officially separated church and state which ensured the country's neutrality on religion. Also Read: In France, fierce debate over hijab begins again In a speech to the nation, Macron said, "Islam is a religion that is in crisis all over the world today, we are not just seeing this in our country," while adding that his government aimed at addressing Islamic radicalisation in France and improving "our ability to live together". "Islam in France must be freed from foreign influence, let us not fall into the trap laid by extremists, who aim to stigmatise all Muslims," the French president said. “We have not unpacked our past. We have grandparents who have passed their scars onto their children,” he insisted. Also Read: France checks video claim for Paris knife attack Macron stressed the importance of education especially aimed at young people to instil secular values stating that the government would require private schools to teach children. Macron said the law permits people to belong to any faith they choose to practice while saying that the country would seek to "liberate" Islam from foreign influences by looking closely at financing of mosques with closer scrutiny of schools and associations which serve religious communities. Macron's speech comes just days after a man stuck two people with a meat cleaver on the same street where the staff of Charlie Hebdo were massacred in January 2015 by Islamist gunmen.

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