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Thousands evacuated as wildfires sweep through southern France
August 20, 2024
Thousands evacuated as wildfires sweep through southern France
Two wildfires in southern France prompted the evacuation of several thousand people before being contained, officials reported on Monday. Around 3,000 tourists were moved from a camping site in Canet-en-Roussillon, close to Perpignan, to a municipal building due to a…
French Muslims Face Discrimination Amid Paris 2024 Olympics
August 16, 2024
French Muslims Face Discrimination Amid Paris 2024 Olympics
As the Paris 2024 Olympics concluded, many French Muslims reported increased police harassment and discrimination, an article published by hyphen online newspaper reported yesterday. It highlighted that in the months leading up to the games, over 500 raids were conducted…
Muslim Athletes Shine at Paris 2024 Olympics
July 29, 2024
Muslim Athletes Shine at Paris 2024 Olympics
Muslim athletes have made a significant display at the 2024 Paris Olympics, showcasing their talent and determination, About Islam web news reported yesterday. Kazakh judoka Yeldos Smetov won gold in the men’s 60kg judo final, defeating French competitor Luka Mkheidze.…
Paris 2024 Olympic Games Kicks Off Amid Concerns Over Human Rights
July 28, 2024
Paris 2024 Olympic Games Kicks Off Amid Concerns Over Human Rights
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games officially started with an opening ceremony across Friday on the River Seine. Athletes from 206 countries across the globe will attend the world’s most important sports event in France’s capital city. Nearly 11,000 athletes will…
French Left Coalition Leads with 19 Muslim Lawmakers in Legislative Elections
July 19, 2024
French Left Coalition Leads with 19 Muslim Lawmakers in Legislative Elections
In the high-stakes legislative elections held on July 8, the coalition of the French left emerged as the leading force, though it fell short of a majority. The elections were marked by a significant alliance between French Muslims and leftist…
French Hijab Ban in Sports Sparks Human Rights Concerns
July 18, 2024
French Hijab Ban in Sports Sparks Human Rights Concerns
Amnesty International has criticized France’s ban on athletes wearing hijabs in sports, calling it discriminatory and a violation of human rights. The report “We Can’t Breathe Anymore” details the negative impact on Muslim women’s participation in sports at all levels.…
Fears Grow Among French Muslims as Far-Right Eyes Victory in Elections
July 3, 2024
Fears Grow Among French Muslims as Far-Right Eyes Victory in Elections
The far-right’s rise in France, led by Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, has left many of France’s six million Muslims feeling fearful and betrayed. The radical party has been advocating anti-immigration policies criticized for being discriminatory and Islamophobic. Despite winning…
France on Verge of Political Victory for Radical Islamophobic Party
June 29, 2024
France on Verge of Political Victory for Radical Islamophobic Party
Following the relative victory of the French far-right National Rally in the elections of the European Parliament on June 8 and 9, and the subsequent dissolution of the National Assembly by French President Emmanuel Macron, hence the fierce competition for…
France Rescues Over 150 Migrants in English Channel
June 28, 2024
France Rescues Over 150 Migrants in English Channel
French authorities reported on Thursday that over 150 migrants attempting to reach Britain were rescued from overcrowded boats in the Strait of Dover and returned to France, Arab News reported. According to the source, two migrant vessels encountered difficulties in…
Muslim schools in France lose government funding, Reuters reports
June 11, 2024
Muslim schools in France lose government funding, Reuters reports
Reuters has recently published a report highlighting the difficulties Muslim schools are facing in France under the current government. According to the report, the French government has introduced laws granting local authorities extensive powers to strip institutions, including private schools,…