WorldWhy are French protesters chanting ‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’?

The nonsensical chant has become a rallying cry for students protesting poor educational conditions and the high cost of living, and a way to mock racial stereotypes attributed to police. Students say undercover officers tried to enter their online chats, but the claim has not been verified and French authorities have not commented.

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