Macron rejects tearing down statues in France
A TV screen shows French President Emmanuel Macron addressing the nation from the Elysee Palace in Bois-Colombes, near Paris. – EPA pic, June 15, 2020.
PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron yesterday vowed that France would not seek to erase elements of its history or take down statues of controversial public figures, despite growing global scrutiny of former colonial powers in the wake of worldwide protests. In an address to the nation, Macron said France would be “uncompromising” in its fight against racism after days of demonstrations over alleged prejudice among police forces.
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