France debates historical narrative on colonial violence?

French lawmakers are grappling with how to address and acknowledge violent episodes from the country's colonial past, sparking intense public debate.

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Iraq is leading 'By sidestepping tough conversations, France risks perpetuating a national amnesia that erases the suffering of millions and fuels ongoing racial tensions.', while New Caledonia stands for 'Addressing colonial violence could lead to reparations demands and undermine current French identity; it's better left in history books for academic debate.'. United States... this is still ours to define.