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Appeal for release of French journalist jailed in Afghanistan

The media protection organisation Reporters Without Borders and 14 French news organisations have called for the immediate release of the franco-afghan journalist Mortaza Behboudi, detained by the Taliban in Kabul since 7 January.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 6, 2023

French teen seeks justice after policeman beats, urinates on him

Policeman to face trial after footage shows him abuse a 14-year-old boy in Paris during last year’s lockdown.

Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2022

Outrage after French court censors media investigation into mayor

The gag order against Mediapart violates French press law and the European Convention on Human Rights, critics say.

Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2022

Of course French police and politicians lied and smeared UK football fans. That’s what they do

In France, the violence meted out at the Champions League final and the cover-up that followed were tragically familiar, says Fabrice Arfi of investigative journal Mediapart

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2022

Paris prosecutor rejects call to investigate minister accused of rape

The Paris prosecutor's office said on Wednesday it would not at this stage open a probe against an embattled new minister targeted by rape allegations, in a case that has overshadowed the start of French President Emmanuel Macron's new government.

Reuters · May 25, 2022

'Government of shame': Another French minister accused of rape, sparking calls for protest

A French NGO has called for protests Tuesday against what it called a “government of shame” after a newly appointed government minister was accused of rape and sexual assault by two women. Damien Abad, France’s new minister of social services, the elderly and the disabled, becomes the latest government minister…

France 24 · May 24, 2022

Newly appointed French minister refuses to resign after rape accusations

Damien Abad, France's newly appointed minister for Solidarity and the Disabled, again strongly denied on Monday he had raped two women, adding he had no intention to resign from the government.

Reuters · May 23, 2022

New Macron govt races to ease cost of living crisis ahead of election

France's new government will speed up work on a bill to help families with the soaring cost of living, its spokeswoman said on Monday - as the relaunch of Emmanuel Macron's presidency risked being overshadowed by rape allegations against one of his ministers.

Reuters · May 23, 2022

Government meets as France's new Solidarity Minister denies accusations of rape

The government of French Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne, has been meeting for the first time. The newly appointed Minister for Solidarity, Autonomy and Disabled People, Damien Abad, has been accused of raping two women – accusations he rejects.

Radio France Internationale · May 22, 2022

Newly appointed French minister denies rape accusations

Damien Abad, France's newly appointed minister for Solidarity and the Disabled, on Sunday strongly denied he had raped two women, following accusations published by the Mediapart website in an article based on interviews with the women.

Reuters · May 22, 2022