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Gerald Darmanin

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‘Our phones are our only weapon’: French citizens demand police reform to address racism

May 26, 2021Police

One year after the death of George Floyd sent shockwaves around the world, calls to reform France’s police force have been met with pushback. French police say that they’re afraid, too.

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France unveils draft law to fight religious extremism

December 10, 2020Conflict & Justice

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