Osama Bin Laden: Why is Osama Bin Laden’s son permanently banned from France?

Omar Bin Laden, the son of al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden, has been banned from returning to France due to accusations of glorifying terrorism on social media. The country’s new interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, made the announcement as part of his stricter stance on immigration and political Islam. Omar had lived in Normandy since 2016 but left in 2023 after his residency permit was revoked for two years. Despite distancing himself from his father’s violent legacy, Omar has faced criticism for past remarks. Retailleau, known for his right-wing views, has emphasized reducing immigration to combat political Islam.