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French Authorities Launch Corruption Probe Against Ex-Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati

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PARIS, France — A corruption investigation has been launched against former Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, according to lawyers who filed the official complaint. The inquiry comes amidst growing scrutiny of public officials in Lebanon and their financial dealings. Mikati, who served two non-consecutive terms as Lebanon’s prime minister, is facing allegations related to corruption that could have significant implications for his political future. Legal experts are closely monitoring the situation, as it is part of a broader effort by French authorities to tackle corruption linked to foreign politicians and officials. The investigation reflects ongoing … Read more

Documentary Shines Light on Dark Legacy of Catholic Boarding Schools in French Guiana, Wins Student Jury Medal

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CAYENNE, French Guiana — The documentary “Catholic Boarding Schools of French Guiana: The Wound” recently received the prestigious Student Jury Medal at the World Revolutionaries film festival. The film, produced by France TV, delves into the troubling history of the “Homes Indiens,” a system of Catholic boarding schools that operated from 1930 until 2023. The documentary highlights the harrowing experiences of approximately 2,000 children, primarily from indigenous Amerindian backgrounds, who were forcibly removed from their families. These children were placed in institutions with the aim of assimilating them into French culture, denying them their linguistic … Read more

Threats Loom as Netanyahu’s French Lawyer Faces Alleged Assassination Plot

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Paris, France — A shocking development has emerged involving a French lawyer representing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is reportedly the target of a planned assassination. This alarming claim has drawn widespread attention and raised questions about the safety of legal professionals in politically sensitive cases. The information surfaced following a recent report by a French news outlet, which indicated that the lawyer received threats connected to his high-profile client. The exact motives behind the alleged plot remain unclear, but it highlights the increasingly volatile nature of legal representation in politically charged environments. Authorities … Read more

Fiancé of French Lawyer Sentenced in Morocco for Leaking Sensitive Audio Amid Contentious Rape Trial

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Casablanca, Morocco – In a recent legal development, the Casablanca Court of Appeal handed Mohamed Amine Naguib, engaged to a French lawyer entangled in a notable rape case, a four-month prison sentence. Naguib faced charges for disseminating a private audio that had details critical of a lawyer who represents the Casablanca Bar Association. Initially, a lower court had imposed a three-month sentence on Naguib for derogatory comments and breaching the confidentiality of an ongoing investigation. The case traces back to an audio leak from a phone conversation involving Naguib, which reportedly contained disparaging remarks aimed … Read more