No reason for France to change mind over Snowden asylum: minister

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FILE PHOTO: Edward Snowden speaks via video link as he takes part in a discussion about his book"Permanent Record" with German journalist Holger Stark in Berlin, Germany, September 17, 2019. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo

PARIS - There’s no reason for France to change its mind over a 2013 decision to deny former U.S spy agency contractor Edward Snowden asylum, French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Thursday. Snowden said on Monday he would love French President Emmanuel Macron to grant him political asylum after another one of Macron’s ministers said if it was up to her she would offer him asylum.Our Standards:

 

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Strange. Why does Snowden want to leave the russian paradise to join Macron's dictatorship.🤔 Does he really think we need another russian spy in France?

Snowden real American unlike Trump. Snowden belongs in America. Not Russia or France. Trump Zionist Israeli running dog should be banished to Israel where he belongs. Trump traitor. Not Snowden. Trump sold himself to Zionist Israel. Not Snowden. Snowden for truth. Not Trump.

The French government has no say in who is given asylum or not. If Snowden submits his request in due form to the independent office in charge of granting asylum, OFPRA, his case will be studied without interference.

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