(CNN) A French right-wing magazine has sparked outrage over an illustration published in its most recent issue depicting the Black politician Danièle Obono as an 18th century slave. Valeurs Actuelles initially responded to Obono's remarks on Twitter, saying: "Racist shit? Valeurs Actuelles is not the only French magazine known for publishing controversial illustrations of French politicians. Minute, a smaller right-wing magazine, published a caricature of former French Minister for Justice Christine Taubira in 2013, sparking uproar. During his interview with BFM, deputy editor Tugdual Denis said Valeurs Actuelles never "wants to shock" or "provoke."

Source: CNN August 29, 2020 22:30 UTC