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France Will Deport All Foreigners Convicted in Urban Uprising

HeadlineNov 10, 2005

This news from France — the French government has announced it will deport all foreigners convicted of rioting in the urban uprisings that began two weeks ago. The new rule includes foreigners living in the country legally. French Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy said 120 foreigners have been convicted so far. He announced Wednesday he’s asked officials “to deport them from our national territory without delay, including those who have a residency visa.”

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