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Antisemitic Protest at Lyon University
Antisemitic protests disrupted a visit by the President of the French National Assembly to the University of Lyon, sparking condemnation from government officials.
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PoliticsFranceAntisemitismProtestUniversity
French National AssemblyUniversity Of LyonPoli'gonesUniAfp
Yaël Braun-PivetJean-Luc MélenchonPatrick HetzelBruno RetailleauGiles Bonnet
- How did French government officials respond to the incident?
- Several French government officials, including the Ministers of Interior and Higher Education, strongly condemned the protest and its antisemitic nature. They pledged to investigate the incident and pursue legal action against those responsible.
- What actions did the protestors take besides shouting slogans?
- The protest included graffiti, vandalism of a right-wing student union's facilities, and antisemitic chants. Some graffiti was reportedly cleaned before Braun-Pivet's arrival.
- What is significant about the location where the incident occurred?
- The incident occurred at the University of Lyon, a place previously considered unaffected by political and religious disputes. The university administration condemned the actions and reported them to the authorities.
- Who visited the University of Lyon and what happened during their visit?
- Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, visited the University of Lyon. A pro-Palestinian group protested, shouting antisemitic slogans and disrupting the event.
- What was the security precaution taken regarding the visit and what was the president's reaction after the incident?
- Braun-Pivet's visit was not widely publicized for security reasons. Following the incident, she emphasized the importance of dialogue and its necessity in academic environments.