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French cartoonist

Maurice Albert Sinet (mɔʁis albɛʁ sine; 31 December 1928 – 5 May 2016), known professionally as Siné (sine), was a French political cartoonist. His work is noted for its anti capitalism, anti clericalism, anti colonialism, antisemitism, and anarchism.

In reviewing Siné Massacre, the British satirical magazine Private Eye described Siné's cartoons as "grotesque", and criticised publisher Penguin Books for its managerial incompetence. In 1965 Siné became involved in a power struggle at Penguin Books. During an attempt by chief editor Tony Godwin and the board of directors to remove the company founder Allen Lane, Lane stole and burned the entire print run of the English edition of Siné's book Massacre, which was reportedly deeply offensive.

Siné died after undergoing surgery at a hospital in Paris on 5 May 2016, aged 87. He had been battling cancer for several years.

In 1982, regarding Israel and Palestine, Siné gave an interview on the radio during which he stated: "Yes, I am anti Semitic and I am not scared to admit it [ ] I want all Jews to live in fear, unless they are pro Palestinian. Let them die." He later apologised for his comments. The magazine's editor, Philippe Val, ordered Siné to write a letter of apology or face termination. The cartoonist said he would rather "cut his own balls off", and was promptly fired. Both sides subsequently filed lawsuits, and in December 2010, Siné won a 40,000 euro court judgment against his former publisher for wrongful termination. Siné reported a death threat posted on a site run by the Jewish Defense League. The text said "20 centimeters of stainless steel in the gut, that should teach the bastard to stop and think."