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Alarm in France over fate of prize-winning French-Algerian writer

This is Beirut, 22/11 17:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron is concerned about the "disappearance" of French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, his office said, after reports that the prize-winning novelist had been arrested in Algeria. Sansal, a major figure in francophone modern literature, is known for his strong stances against both authoritarianism and Islamism as well ...

Danish Parliament Passes Law Banning Quran Desecration

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-07 17:52 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Denmark's parliament on Thursday passed legislation that makes the "improper treatment" of religious texts illegal, thereby prohibiting the burning of the Quran. This move comes in response to a series of incidents involving the desecration of Islam's sacred book, which stirred outrage in Muslim nations during the summer. Denmark's parliament on ...

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