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6d ago

Death Threats Against Lyon 2 President Prompt Criminal Investigation

The Lyon prosecutor's office has opened an inquiry into threats targeting Isabelle von Bueltzingsloewen, escalating tensions over academic freedom and campus activism.

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Une enquête a été ouverte sur les chefs de « menace de mort sur personne chargée d'une mission de service public » à l'encontre de la présidente de Lyon-II.
Le 1er avril dernier, un professeur de l'université Lyon 2 a été victime d'intimidations de la part de militants propalestiniens.

Overview

  • The Division de criminalité territoriale (DCT) is investigating death threats and online harassment aimed at the Lyon 2 president, Isabelle von Bueltzingsloewen.
  • The threats follow a controversial interruption of Professor Fabrice Balanche's lecture by masked militants on April 1, accusing him of racism and Zionism.
  • Von Bueltzingsloewen condemned the militant actions but also criticized Balanche's rhetoric as 'complotist,' sparking polarized reactions.
  • Regional officials have called for a ministerial inspection into 'concerning trends' at the university, citing ideological and political tensions.
  • France Universités has expressed support for the president, denouncing the politicization of the incident and defending academic integrity.