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Persepolis' author refuses Legion of Honour over France's 'hypocrisy' towards Iran

  • French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi has refused the French Legion of Honour due to France's 'hypocritical attitude towards Iran.'
  • In her letter to France's culture minister, Satrapi criticized France's visa policies favoring the children of Iran's elite over dissidents.
  • Satrapi stated, 'When you have people who are fighting for democracy, you need to support them.'
  • She joins notable figures like Jean-Paul Sartre and Annie Ernaux in rejecting the award.
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