Palestinian flag, town halls in France
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A political row has erupted in France over whether town halls should be allowed to display the Palestinian flag on Monday, the day Paris will formally recognises a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly.
French local governments have slammed the interior ministry’s order to not hoist Palestinian flags even as President Emmanuel Macron announced the recognition of the Palestinian state. They highlighted that Ukrainian flags have also been flown on public buildings.
The pirate flag from the crew of the famous manga appeared on banners and placards during protests in France on September 18, not only due to its popularity but also because of its political undertones.