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French lawmakers pass controversial bill that restricts the publication of images of police | CNN
By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — French lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday that critics say could make it harder for journalists and human rights advocates to hold police accountable.The Global Security Bill’s most controversial section – Article 24 – which was approved by lawmakers on Friday, forbids the publication of images that allow the identification of a law enforcement officer “with the intent to cause them harm, physically or mentally.”The bill – which has been the subject of much criticism and several protests – was amended by the government, lawmakers say, to ensure...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — French lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday that critics say could make it harder for journalists and human rights advocates to hold police accountable.The Global Security Bill’s most controversial section – Article 24 – which was approved by lawmakers on Friday, forbids the publication of images that allow the identification of a law enforcement officer “with the intent to cause them harm, physically or mentally.”The bill – which has been the subject of much criticism and several protests – was amended by the government, lawmakers say, to ensure...WW…
French lawmakers pass bill that restricts publication of images of police
Paris (CNN)French lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday that critics say could make it harder for journalists and human rights advocates to hold police accountable.The Global Security Bill's most controversial section -- Article 24 -- which was approved by lawmakers on Friday, forbids the publication of images that allow the identification of a law enforcement officer "with the intent to cause them harm, physically or mentally." The bill -- which has been the subject of much criticism and several protests -- was amended by the government, lawmakers say, to ensure the freedom of the press. Now...…Paris (CNN)French lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday that critics say could make it harder for journalists and human rights advocates to hold police accountable.The Global Security Bill's most controversial section -- Article 24 -- which was approved by lawmakers on Friday, forbids the publication of images that allow the identification of a law enforcement officer "with the intent to cause them harm, physically or mentally." The bill -- which has been the subject of much criticism and several protests -- was amended by the government, lawmakers say, to ensure the freedom of the press. Now...WW…
A teacher is beheaded, and France's war over secularism, freedom of speech and religious equality reignites | CNN
By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — was irrevocably changed by the terror attacks of January 2015. Three days of violence began with a massacre at the offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, which had previously published controversial cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed. They ended with a siege at a kosher supermarket.Seventeen people were killed and long-simmering tensions over secularism, Islamism and religious equality erupted into public view. Anti-immigration rhetoric targeting France’s Muslim communities also became increasingly common. Since then, these...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — was irrevocably changed by the terror attacks of January 2015. Three days of violence began with a massacre at the offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, which had previously published controversial cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed. They ended with a siege at a kosher supermarket.Seventeen people were killed and long-simmering tensions over secularism, Islamism and religious equality erupted into public view. Anti-immigration rhetoric targeting France’s Muslim communities also became increasingly common. Since then, these...WW…
Riot police deployed to new Lesbos refugee camp after fire | CNN
By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Riot police have been deployed to the site where a new is being set up on Lesbos to accommodate those left homeless after .The site is at Kara Tepe, near an existing camp, according to Greece’s Migration Ministry. Army helicopters have been transporting tents and other supplies to the new temporary camp.Migrants and refugees, now lining the main road connecting the island’s town of Mytilene and Moria, will be directed to the site by authorities.They will be required to register and undergo rapid coronavirus tests before being allowed to...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Riot police have been deployed to the site where a new is being set up on Lesbos to accommodate those left homeless after .The site is at Kara Tepe, near an existing camp, according to Greece’s Migration Ministry. Army helicopters have been transporting tents and other supplies to the new temporary camp.Migrants and refugees, now lining the main road connecting the island’s town of Mytilene and Moria, will be directed to the site by authorities.They will be required to register and undergo rapid coronavirus tests before being allowed to...WW…
Mali's President resigns after he was arrested in a military coup | CNN
By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita announced his immediate resignation on state television late Tuesday, hours after he and the Prime Minister were in a coup.Tuesday’s events sparked international condemnation and are likely to further destabilize the West African nation, following months of anti-government mass protests and a rising insurgency from Islamist militants.Wearing a blue surgical mask amid the coronavirus pandemic, the President said on national broadcaster ORTM that he had little choice but to stand down to avoid...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita announced his immediate resignation on state television late Tuesday, hours after he and the Prime Minister were in a coup.Tuesday’s events sparked international condemnation and are likely to further destabilize the West African nation, following months of anti-government mass protests and a rising insurgency from Islamist militants.Wearing a blue surgical mask amid the coronavirus pandemic, the President said on national broadcaster ORTM that he had little choice but to stand down to avoid...WW…
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