Stop Referring to Mideast Extremists as 'Islamic State,' Argues France FM
Laurent Fabius referred to the group as Da'ash, since 'Islamic State' does not represent Islam nor a state.
France's foreign minister says people should stop referring to extremists in Iraq and Syria as the Islamic State, arguing that they do not represent Islam or a state.
- What’s in a name? A guide to the subtle but serious implications of choosing ISIS, ISIL, Islamic State or Daesh
- WATCH: ISIS wants to take over the world, says ex-Pentagon adviser
- WATCH: U.S. must eviscerate ISIS, like Al-Qaida, says ex-Pentagon adviser
- Turkey's Erdogan to refer to ISIS by its Arabic acronym 'Daesh'
France has urged international action against the extremists and is sending arms to Kurdish authorities to fight the militants. The French president is going to Iraq on Friday and hosting an international conference Monday on how to stop the group and help Iraq.
Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius referred to the group Wednesday as Da'ash, the acronym in Arabic for its full former name, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
Speaking to lawmakers, Fabius said "the determination of the Daesh butchers is strong. Ours must be even stronger."
Egypt's top Islamic authority also argues the group should not be called Islamic State.