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Government & Politics
French Senate adopts anti-terrorism bill with controversial provisions Bill blocks access to archives and strengthens internet surveillance to prevent terrorism
(Anadolu) France’s Senate adopted a controversial bill early Wednesday aimed at strengthening anti-terrorism measures and intelligence with provisions to shut down places of worship and blocking access to the state’s secret archives to strengthen internal security. The bill, which was approved by […]
News: Europe
Paris holds solemn ceremonies to remember victims of January 2015 attacks
(Radio France) The French capital [paid] tribute on Thursday to the victims of the terror attacks that occurred at the beginning of 2015. The ceremonies were “marked by sobriety,” due to reinforced health measures in the context of the Covid-19 crisis. Six […]
Law Enforcement
French police arrest Muslim NGO head in raid BarakaCity claims police used excessive force against organization head Idriss Sihamedi
(Anadolu) French police raided Wednesday the home of Muslim NGO BarakaCity’s founder and arrested him, the organization, which broadcast the raid live on its social channels, said. Idriss Sihamedi, the NGO’s president, was beaten up and arrested in front of his four […]