US EditionProtests against Islamophobia held across France
- On Sunday, demonstrations against Islamophobia took place in several French cities following the deadly attack on Aboubakar Cisse at a mosque in La Grand-Combe on April 25.
- The stabbing, committed by Olivier H., involved dozens of wounds during prayers in a mosque and sparked outrage over rising Islamophobia in France.
- Demonstrators, many carrying Palestinian flags and wearing keffiyehs, condemned Interior Minister Retailleau's policies targeting Muslims and migrants amid chants like "Stop Islamophobia."
- One sign stated "Islamophobia kills," while over 100 public figures including Annie Ernaux and Adele Haenel pledged support for anti-racism efforts.
- A national march will be held in Paris on May 11 to oppose Islamophobic attacks and unite activists following Cisse's killing described as a heinous hate crime.
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The Parisian procession brought together support groups for Palestine, antifas and LGBTQI+ associations, but few political and trade union organizations. While everyone is concerned about the "nausea climate" that led to the assassination of Abubakar Cissé, everyone calls for a start of mobilization.
Several thousand demonstrators marched Sunday in Paris at the call of several organizations and personalities to denounce "the progression of Islamophobia in France" and pay tribute to Aboubakar Cissé, a young Malian killed in a mosque in La Grande-Combe, in the Gard, on 25 April. Several elected representatives were present, as well as associations or collectives and thousands of citizens.
The murder of Abubakar Cissé has led thousands of people to protest against Islamophobia, which has been on the rise since the beginning of the year in France. Protesters denounce the responsibility of politicians, including that of Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.
A march is being held this Sunday in tribute to the Malian Aboubakar Cissé killed in a mosque in the Gard on 25 April. Olivier H., the main suspect, was charged with "murder because of religion". Fear, distrust, pressure: many practicing Muslims testify to the Liberation of an increasingly heavy climate.
A march is held this Sunday in tribute to the Malian killed in his Gardese mosque on 25 April. The main suspect, Olivier H., has just been charged with "murder because of religion." Fear, paranoia, pressure: many practicing Muslims describe to "liberation" a deleterious climate.
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