A renowned French political scientist who has been outspoken about the Israeli genocide in besieged Gaza has been placed in custody by French authorities for ‘advocacy of terrorism,’ his lawyer said Tuesday, Anadolu news agency reported on Tuesday.
François Burgat was detained by police in the southern city of Aix-en-Provence over his alleged “advocacy of terrorism,” lawyer Rafik Chekkat said on X.
The European Jewish Organization filed a complaint about the expert on the Arab world and Islamophobia for reposting a post on X on January 2, Chekkat told Anadolu.
“Burgat is giving honest answers and refers to his status as a researcher and the books he wrote. He said that he was also heard at the National Assembly, the Senate, the Criminal Court, etc. He was asked questions about the conflict and he had the opportunity to express himself,” the lawyer explained.
War on Intellectuals – France Arrests Renowned Political Scientist for Gaza Solidarity