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Ikenna Ngere
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French authorities have instructed Omar bin Laden, the son of the late Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, to exit the country due to his social media activity, as announced by France’s Interior Minister on Tuesday.
Omar, who is 43 and originally from Saudi Arabia, spent his formative years there before living in Sudan and Afghanistan.
He distanced himself from his father at 19 and moved to Normandy, France, in 2016, where he pursued a career in painting.
Bruno Retailleau, the newly appointed Interior Minister, stated on X.com that Omar bin Laden resided in Orne, Normandy, as the spouse of a British national.
The minister noted that Omar had made posts in 2023 advocating for terrorism on his social media platforms.
As a result, the prefect of Orne issued an order for him to leave French territory, a decision that has been upheld by the courts based on national security concerns.
The minister said that the jihadist’s son “posted comments on his social networks in 2023 that advocated terrorism.
“As a result, the prefect of Orne issued an order to leave French territory.
“The courts have confirmed the legality of this decision taken in the interests of national security.”
Retailleau also mentioned that he signed a ban preventing Omar from returning to France for any reason. However, he did not clarify whether Omar had already departed the country.
Omar bin Laden’s marriage to British citizen Jane Felix-Browne, a grandmother with a history of multiple divorces and over two decades older than him, garnered significant media attention when it was confirmed in 2007.
Following their marriage, she adopted the Muslim name Zaina Mohammed. Omar attempted to settle in the UK, but his application was denied by British authorities.
Osama bin Laden, who was the son of a wealthy Saudi construction magnate, is believed to have fathered around two dozen children. He was killed by U.S. special forces in Pakistan in 2011.
According to AFP, Minister Retailleau has pledged to establish “order” regarding immigration and crime, emphasizing that “the rule of law is neither untouchable nor sacred.”
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