Omar bin Laden, the son of Al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden, was deported from France and banned from returning due to social media posts that glorified terrorism. The French Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, announced the deportation, stating that Omar had been living in a village in Normandy for several years, where he focused on painting landscapes.
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The decision to deport Omar bin Laden was influenced by his comments made in 2023, which authorities deemed supportive of terrorism. Retailleau did not disclose the exact timing of the deportation or Omar’s final destination, but he confirmed that Omar had previously faced deportation orders.
Omar bin Laden had been residing in the Orne region as the spouse of a British national. The situation came to light when a post on social media coincided with the anniversary of his father’s death, leading to increased scrutiny from French authorities. Local media reported that police had been searching for him in Domfort, Normandy, after the controversial post.
Attempts to reach Omar bin Laden for comment were unsuccessful, and Reuters could not verify the specific contents of the social media post that triggered the deportation.
