France approves bill targeting Islam and Muslims despite UN warning

France's government has adopted a draft law that has been criticized for "targeting Islam and Muslims." UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said she was concerned about the negative impact of the security bill in France for African-Americans and other minorities, and the possibility of "cracking down" on Muslims.

The draft law, announced by President Emmanuel Macron on October 2, was adopted after being discussed in the Cabinet. In a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, French Prime Minister Jean Castex claimed that the bill, contrary to criticism that it other sizes Muslims, is not aimed at the religion of Islam, but at combating "radical Islamism".Claiming that radical Islamism spreads hatred and violence in society and divides society, Castex said that in the face of this, the Republic chose not to submit and defend its own value. Meanwhile, Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of far-left France (LFI) movement in France, accused the government of seeking to label Muslims with the draft law. When the bill was presented to Parliament, they would demand a large number of amendments, Melenchon said, adding that the bill had the intention of stigmatizing Muslims. The draft law consists of 54 articles, including the requirements for overseeing the financing of Islamic associations and the issuance of a qualification certificate to imams by France.

MACRON'S REMARKS

"In France, Islam must be structured in order for the Republic to be a partner," French President Emmanuel Macron said at a press conference on October 2, noting that the draft law on fighting "Islamist separatist" ideas will be submitted to the Cabinet on December 9."yes," he said."Islam is in crisis all over the world, "Macron said, suggesting that" Muslims in France have ideologies that advocate separatist ideas, and that these people consider their own laws superior to those of France."" the claim was found. Stricter supervision of mosque funding through Bill, Increasing control of Muslim associations, and preventing clergy from coming from abroad. BM the warning came from France. Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, said she was concerned about the negative impact of the security bill in France on people of African descent and other minorities and the possibility of "cracking down" on Muslims. Bachelet held a press conference at the UN's Geneva office assessing 2021. 24 of the controversial security bill banning the publication of images of security forces in France. answering a question about the article and the opposing protests, Bachelet said: "24 of the law. the overall security approach laid out in the article seemed problematic. It expands the powers of law enforcement and creates new crimes until it reaches private security officers. There should also be concern about its negative impact on those of African descent and ethnic minorities. Therefore, we are also concerned about the possible integration of Muslims. June and July protests have also raised concerns about police violence in France, "Bachelet said. I have encouraged the authorities to launch a swift, thorough, independent, impartial and transparent investigation into all reported human rights violations." remind found.

"WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT RACISM IN FRANCE"

Bachelet, who has long stressed that there are concerns about "racism and racial slurs" within law enforcement in France, called for an urgent response to this situation. Bachelet said that in many countries around the world, especially racial and ethnic minorities, they have witnessed that trust between the public and the police continues to be scarred. Bachelet, the High Commissioner for Human Rights, urged the French authorities to refrain from actions that would lead to the removal of all groups in the country. On the other hand, the security bill, which has recently been criticized in the country for violating press freedom and increasing police violence, is, in particular, the 24th. reactions to recent police violence against journalists and activists have been growing.