An imam was expelled from France for allegedly preaching radical sermons. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin announced on Thursday evening that he had been deported to Tunisia less than twelve hours after his arrest.
“This is proof that the immigration law, without which such a rapid deportation would not have been possible, makes France stronger,” Darmanin said. The Muslim preacher from a community near Avignon in southern France is accused of calling the French flag a “satanic object” on February 9. There was a video recording of the accompanying sermon.
Tensions with Jews
Further statements by the Muslim contradicted the values of the republic and promoted discrimination against women and tensions with the Jewish community, the report said. The preacher was born in Tunis, but has lived in France since his youth. According to him, he was misunderstood, but he also knew basic French values.
The man’s lawyer announced that he would take action against the deportation before the administrative judge. The case had now caused a stir in France. The country has become more aware of attacks and incidents with an Islamist background. At the same time, the government’s haste sometimes causes misunderstanding.
Source: Krone
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