Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath faces deportation from France
Summary
Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath is facing deportation from France because authorities say he is a serious threat to public order. He was detained in Egypt for several years before moving to France, where he co-founded a Palestinian advocacy group and has spoken out about the conflict in Gaza.Key Facts
- Ramy Shaath is a Palestinian activist and co-founder of the Urgence Palestine organization.
- He was detained in Egypt from 2019 to 2022 and then released to join his wife in France.
- French authorities say he poses a serious threat to public order and have started deportation proceedings.
- The decision links Shaath to Palestinian cause groups and refers to his public statements critical of Israel.
- An investigation into his remarks accusing Israel of terrorism was closed in October 2024.
- Shaath is scheduled to appear before a deportation committee on May 21, after which he could be ordered to leave France.
- He cannot be deported to Egypt because he no longer has Egyptian citizenship, nor to Palestine due to war conditions.
- Shaath says he has called for ceasefires and international actions to stop violence in Gaza.
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