French Education Minister Addresses Muslim Students' Concerns Over Nude Renaissance Painting
French teachers at a Paris-area school staged a walkout after Muslim students complained about a 17th-century nude Renaissance painting shown in class, accusing their instructor of Islamophobia. The painting, "Diana and Actaeon," depicted a Greek mythology scene of nudity. Some students claimed to be offended and shocked, while others alleged racist comments by the teacher. Concerns for safety and a lack of support from management led the teachers to walk out. France's Education Minister assured disciplinary action against the students and deployed a team to ensure adherence to the "values of the republic." This incident follows a series of deadly attacks by Islamic extremists in France, including the beheading of a teacher who showed cartoons of Prophet Mohammed.