The “Mila” controversy in France: the “right to blasphemy” versus protection of religious freedom
On January 18, Mila, a 16 years old teenager attacked Islam in reaction to insults she received on her Instagram account, opening a major debate in French society on the « right to blasphemy ». Originating from the Lyon’s region, Mila was criticized online “in the name of Allah” because of her sexual orientation, which led her…