"This normalisation of evil and racism must be fought with equal force and without let-up. All forms of violence must be rejected."
"After his election, Bagayoko faced disinformation on social media that misrepresented his comments about Saint-Denis, leading to a hate campaign against him."
"A guest expert on CNews invoked images of apes and tribal chiefs in a discussion about Bagayoko, prompting complaints from anti-racist organizations."
"The government is examining the remarks made on CNews to determine whether they constitute a call for racial discrimination and a public insult."
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu condemned the normalization of evil and racism following attacks on Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected mayor of Saint-Denis. Bagayoko, who is of Malian descent, has faced a hate campaign since his election. Lecornu emphasized the need to reject all forms of violence. Disinformation about Bagayoko circulated on social media, and a controversial debate on CNews included racist imagery. Complaints were filed against the channel, while the government considered criminal charges for the remarks. Bagayoko has called for an anti-racist rally in response.
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