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Natacha Butler

Tintin 90 years on: Belgian comic book stirs racial controversy

Tintin 90 years on: Belgian comic book stirs racial controversy

One of the world's most famous comic book characters was first published 90 years ago.

Generations of young readers around the world have followed Tintin's international escapades.

But some anti-racism campaigners say the books are filled with offensive racial stereotypes.

Al Jazeera's Natacha Butler reports from Belgium.

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