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Former minister Taubira wins French left-wing 'citizens' primary'

FILE PHOTO: Former French Justice Minister Christiane Taubira looks on as she poses as part of a visit in Nantes, France, January 10, 2022. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Former French justice minister Christiane Taubira on Sunday won a primary poll launched by left-wing citizens ahead of this year's presidential election and urged other left-wing candidates to unite ahead of the vote, the organisers said.

The so-called "citizens' primary" has no binding consequences for the left's presidential challengers because most candidates refused to recognise initiative, each defending their own corner.

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