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Video. Islamophobia or satire? Plantu on France's caricature controversy

Updated: 27/10/2020 - 18:55 GMT+1

Satirical cartoons have a long and colourful tradition in France that dates back to the Middle Ages, but in recent years they have inspired controversy – and horrific acts of violence such as the attacks against Charlie Hebdo in 2015. Nevertheless, cartoonist Jean Plantu says debate will win.

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