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France’s lower house approves anti-separatism bill to battle Islamist extremism • FRANCE 24

FRANCE24, 24 Jul 2021
The French National Assembly on Friday approved a controversial “anti-separatism” bill despite strong criticisms from parliamentarians from the Left and the Right. The government argued the legislation was needed to bolster France’s secular system, but critics say it breaches religious freedom.

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