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Islamologist François Burgat convicted for apology of terrorism

French Islamologist François Burgat has been convicted on appeal for apology of terrorism following a retweet published in 2024 on social network X.

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This conviction comes in the context of debates over freedom of expression and the limits of discourse on terrorism.

The ruling raises questions about the responsibilities of academic experts regarding the content they share on social media.

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