Ilham Aliyev: France talks about fictitious ethnic cleansing in other countries instead of apologizing for atrocities it has committed

France, which should be ashamed of its history of colonialism rich in bloody crimes, instead of apologizing for the atrocities it has committed, talks about fictitious ethnic cleansing in other countries, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in a message to the participants of the event on "Decolonization: Empowerment and Development of Women" held in Baku, according to Report.

"We observe that racism and Islamophobia are growing in parallel with the tendencies of neocolonialism in France. Having to deal with such disturbing and dangerous trends at home, French authorities are trying to lecture other countries. The recent expulsion of French troops from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso showed yet again that its ruthless neo-colonialist policies in Africa are doomed to failure. France, which should be ashamed of its history of colonialism rich in bloody crimes, instead of apologizing for the atrocities it has committed, talks about fictitious ethnic cleansing in other countries," the head of state said.