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Why Are French Protesters Chanting 'Bismillah, c'est les ténèbres'?
A slogan that seems meaningless at first glance, "Bismillah, c'est les ténèbres," has become a shared voice for the grievances driving France's protest movement, from education conditions to the cost of living and racism. Students say it mocks police attempts to infiltrate their chat groups and the racial stereotyping behind them.