French Minister Accused of Racism After Tense Assembly Exchange

LFI Deputy Aly Diouara alleges discriminatory treatment during a parliamentary session, prompting walkout and calls for accountability.

LFI Deputy Aly Diouara raised concerns about racial profiling during government questioning, citing personal experiences with police misconduct.
Diouara described a February 26 incident where a police officer allegedly threatened him with a taser during an identity check in his constituency.
Minister François-Noël Buffet dismissed the claims, turning his attention to the far-right RN deputies, who reportedly mocked Diouara's remarks.
The incident led to a walkout by LFI deputies, who accused the minister of racism and demanded action from the Assembly's president.
LFI leaders, including Mathilde Panot and Jean-Luc Mélenchon, condemned the minister's response as discriminatory and called for a March 22 protest against racism.