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Who is the French candidate with Egyptian origin?

Marie Le Pen reveals her Egyptian origin

French presidential election candidates
French presidential election candidates Francois Fillon, Emmanuel Macron, Jean-Luc Melenchon, Marine Le Pen, and Benoit Hamon. Source: AAP

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By Sanae Ouahib

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Marie le Pen 's great mother Pauline is Egyptian.

 

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