The French Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, announced that Omar bin Laden, the eldest son of the infamous terrorist Osama bin Laden, has been issued an entry ban into France.
Supporting Terrorism
The 43-year-old had been living in the Orne region of western France, where he was married to a British citizen.
The decision to expel Omar bin Laden was prompted by content found on his social media accounts, which was interpreted as supporting terrorism.
Retailleau disclosed this information on social media platform X, detailing that bin Laden had been residing in Orne for several years, according to Ziare.
The expulsion order was confirmed by the prefect of Orne, but the exact date of his departure from France has not been disclosed.
A Matter of National Security
Minister Retailleau emphasized that this action was taken in the interest of national security. He stated:
“The administrative entry ban guarantees that Mr. Bin Laden will not be able to return to France for any reason.” French courts have upheld the legality of this decision, reinforcing the government's commitment to protecting national security interests.
Omar bin Laden moved to France in 2016, where he engaged in painting and organized exhibitions, with one taking place in 2022.
His father, Osama bin Laden, was the leader of the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda and was implicated in the September 11 attacks in the United States, which resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths. Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. special forces in 2011 in Pakistan.
Reports indicate that Osama bin Laden fathered between 20 and 26 children with at least five wives. The expulsion of Omar bin Laden serves as a reminder of France’s ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and maintain national security in the face of potential threats.
