Political tensions in France: Jean-Luc Mélenchon calls for ceasefire after Palestine conference ban
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In a dramatic turn of events, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the French political party La France Insoumise, has condemned the local authorities' decision to ban his conference on Palestine and called for an immediate ceasefire.
The conference, scheduled to take place at the University of Lille, was abruptly canceled on Sunday, citing security concerns. The move sparked outrage among pro-Palestinian activists and political commentators, who accused the authorities of suppression of freedom of expression.
In a fiery statement, Mélenchon denounced the ban as "an unacceptable attack on democracy" and demanded that the French government intervene to ensure the conference can proceed as planned. "The right to speak, to debate, to organize is a fundamental freedom that must be respected," he declared.
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