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France expels Imam Mahjoub Mahjoubi for derogatory remarks about the flag. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin swiftly deported him, citing his comments as unacceptable. Mahjoubi's statements, branding the French flag "satanic," sparked controversy, leading to his arrest. Despite apologies, the expulsion underscores France's firm stance against hate speech. Mahjoubi's departure back to Tunisia highlights the country's commitment to upholding its values.    #France #MahjoubMahjoubi #EmmanuelMacron #Macron #FranceIslam #Islamist #FranceProtests #GeraldDarmanian #Francenews #Euronews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews                  ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.101~GR.121~

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00:00 France has taken swift action against an imam, Mahjoubi, for making derogatory remarks about

00:08 the country's flag.

00:10 Interior Minister Gérald Dermenin has announced the expulsion of Mahjoubi, citing his comments

00:14 as unacceptable.

00:15 Mahjoubi's video, where he seemingly labelled the French flag as satanic, sparked controversy

00:21 and led to his arrest.

00:22 Mahjoubi, a Tunisian immigrant residing in France for approximately 38 years, served

00:27 as an imam at the Eutoba Mosque in Benioff-sur-Cis.

00:31 His remarks, although not directly targeting the French flag, were widely interpreted as

00:37 such, drawing significant backlash.

00:40 Despite issuing an apology, claiming his words were a "slip of the tongue", the damage was

00:44 already done.

00:45 Dermenin credited France's immigration reform for swift deportation of Mahjoubi, praising

00:50 the country's firm stance.

00:52 He emphasised that without these reforms, such actions would not have been possible.

00:57 The expulsion order accused Mahjoubi of promoting "regressive and intolerant interpretations

01:01 of Islam", fostering discrimination against women, fostering tensions with the Jewish

01:06 community and potentially inciting the jihadist radicalisation.

01:10 The deportation, executed in less than 12 hours after Mahjoubi's arrest, underscores

01:14 France's commitment to uphold the values.

01:17 The new immigration law, aimed at enhancing national security, empowered authorities to

01:21 act decisively against individuals deemed a threat to public order.

01:26 However, Mahjoubi's lawyer has indicated plans to challenge the deportation order, suggesting

01:31 potential legal challenges ahead.

01:33 France's immigration reforms have indeed ensured, in stricter measure, to ensure the safety

01:38 and integrity of the society.

01:40 By prioritising national security, the government aims to curb radicalisation and maintain social

01:45 cohesion, as per their official statements.

01:47 The deportation of Mahjoubi will serve as a warning to those who propagate divisive

01:51 ideology, reaffirming France's commitment to combat extremism.

01:56 While the expulsion of Mahjoubi may spark debate over free speech and immigration policy,

02:01 it will still underscore the government's determination to uphold French values and

02:05 protect its citizens.

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