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Paris School Principal Resigns Amid Veil Dispute and Death Threats

The French government supports the principal, emphasizing secularism in schools, as the incident sparks wider debate on religious expression.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Lafargue Raphael/ABACA/Shutterstock (14375670s) View of the Maurice Ravel high school in Paris on March 5, 2024 during a visit of the French education minister after a teacher headmaster is threatened with death after asking students to take off their veil. Nicole Belloubet visits the Maurice Ravel high school - Paris, France - 05 Mar 2024
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Overview

  • A Paris school principal resigned after receiving death threats over a dispute involving a student's refusal to remove her Muslim veil, in accordance with French secular laws.
  • The French government and politicians across the spectrum have expressed support for the principal, emphasizing the importance of upholding secularism in educational institutions.
  • A 26-year-old man has been arrested for making online death threats against the principal and is due to stand trial in April.
  • The student involved in the altercation falsely accused the principal of hitting her, leading to a lawsuit by the state for the false accusation.
  • This incident has reignited debates over secularism, religious expression, and safety in French schools, amid a backdrop of rising concerns over Islamist extremism.