Share:France has adopted a bill titled "reinforcing respect for the principles of the Republic," criticized for marginalizing Muslims. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced Friday on Twitter that the parliament had adopted the bill. It contains measures to ensure the religious neutrality of public officials while moving from a homeschooling system in which parents' declaration is sufficient to one that requires authorities' permission. France criticized by international groups, civil societyFrance has been criticized by international organizations and non-governmental organizations, especially the UN, for targeting and marginalizing Muslims with this law. Since being announced as a bill, attacks on mosques and masjids, including arson, have increased in the country.​​​​​​​

Source: The Nation July 26, 2021 13:52 UTC