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Algeria Blocks Deportation Flights from France amid Sahara Dispute
Algeria refuses the landing in its airports of its nationals expelled by France, in reaction to Paris’ support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara .
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France Recognizes Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara, Minister Hails 'Historic' Move
The recognition by France of the Moroccanness of the Sahara is historic, said Rachida Dati, the French Minister of Culture, stating that Morocco’s sovereignty over this territory is indisputable.
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French-Born Civil Servant Denied Entry at Orly Airport, Discovers Loss of Citizenship
Leaving for Algeria for his father’s funeral, Abdel, a French civil servant, returns to France and faces a major problem. He is turned away from the territory upon disembarking at Orly (Val-de-Marne) airport, then placed in detention. Released four days later, he is fighting to recover his French passport.
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RN Deputy's Aide Accused of Racist Remarks at Paris Bar, Victims File Complaint
Julie Gahinet, the collaborator of the Rassemblement national deputy, Julien Odoul, is accused of having made racist remarks against Moroccan customers in a bar in Paris. The person concerned denies the facts. The victims have filed a complaint.
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Bordeaux Police Officer Files Harassment Complaint, Alleges Racism Against Superior
In Bordeaux, a policewoman "who is tired of being referred to her Maghrebi origins" and who is "outraged" by the "hostile and offensive" service atmosphere has filed a complaint for "moral harassment" against her superior. She also accuses him of racist remarks. The IGPN is conducting an investigation to determine whether the facts are proven or not.
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French Customs Seize Undocumented Moroccan Artworks Worth Thousands
In France, the customs of Sète seized high-value artworks from Morocco, without supporting documents.
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Muslim High School in Lille Loses Appeal for State Funding
Seized a second time in summary proceedings, the administrative court of Lille rejected the request for provisional maintenance of the association contract with the State pending a decision on the merits addressed to it by the association managing the private Muslim high school Averroès, as well as the associations representing the school staff and the parents of students.
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French Drug Lord Sentenced to 10 Years, Fined €2 Million While Hiding in Morocco
On the run in Morocco, the leader of a drug trafficking network active in Canteleu (Seine-Maritime) was sentenced in absentia to the maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of two million euros by the Bobigny (Seine-Saint-Denis) court.
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Overloaded Car Bound for Morocco Stopped by French Police: 400kg Excess Luggage
The gendarmes of the Cher department intercepted a vehicle transporting a significant load on its way to Morocco at the toll barrier in Vierzon.
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Nationwide Recall: Halal Merguez Sausages Contaminated with Veterinary Drugs
Several batches of dangerous halal merguez sold in Métro stores throughout France have been the subject of a massive recall.
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Influencer Poupette Kenza Reportedly Hospitalized After Prison Breakdown
A few days after her incarceration for an extortion case, the Rouen influencer Poupette Kenza, whose real name is Kenza Benchrif, is said to be doing poorly. She would be admitted to a psychiatric hospital.
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Unlicensed Circumciser Arrested in France After Children's Complications
Hocine, 37, a "circumcision practitioner", was arrested on May 14 at his home in Villiers-le-Bel (Val-d’Oise), then indicted for illegal practice of medicine.