France’s president claims he “understands” the backlash that has been caused by his anti-Islam remarks, but still insists on his support for blasphemy against the religion.

Yemenis in several cities across the country mark the birth anniversary of the Prophet of Islam. They also denounced the French republication of offensive cartoons of the prophet, saying France government is misusing freedom of speech.

Following the beheading of a “History” teacher many in France contend freedom of speech should hold no bars and not be curtailed in any way, others opine that offensive and abusive language, or acts, breach propriety, hence the widening societal division.

Leader of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urges the French youths to question the so-called reason underpinning the French president’s support for insult against the Prophet of Islam (PBUH).

Iran’s parliament vehemently condemns French President Emanuel Macron’s defense of blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Tens of thousands of people take part in rallies across France to protest the killing of a teacher, Samuel Paty in Paris.