Hollande vows swift investigation into mosque attack in Corsica Island

French President Francois Hollande has promised a swift investigation into the blaze in which a Muslim prayer hall was badly damaged in Ajaccio, capital of the French island of Corsica. The prosecutors have said that the fire could be a “criminal attack.”

 

 

French President Francois Hollande has promised a swift investigation into the blaze in which a Muslim prayer hall was badly damaged in Ajaccio, capital of the French island of Corsica. The prosecutors have said that the fire could be a “criminal attack.”

Hollande said in a statement, “If it is confirmed to be of criminal origin, those responsible must be rapidly identified and brought to justice.” 

French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve issued a statement on Saturday expressing “solidarity with the Muslims of Corsica”.

He also spoke about the “commitment of the government to protect all places of worship and to ensure freedom of worship throughout the territory”.