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Islamophobic tweets ‘peaked in July’
World
August 22, 2016
Islamophobic tweets ‘peaked in July’
Almost 7,000 “Islamophobic” tweets were sent, in English, every day in July worldwide, data seen by the BBC suggests. …
Halal supermarket in Paris told to sell pork and alcohol or face closure
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August 8, 2016
Halal supermarket in Paris told to sell pork and alcohol or face closure
A halal supermarket in Paris has been ordered by local authorities to sell pork and alcohol or face closure. …
Mosque burnt in southern France, arson inquiry opened
World
July 31, 2016
Mosque burnt in southern France, arson inquiry opened
Police opened an “arson inquiry” after firefighters were dispatched to battle a blaze at the mosque under construction in Muret,…
France: Nearly 100 foreign militants enter Syria via Turkish border “each week”
World
July 23, 2016
France: Nearly 100 foreign militants enter Syria via Turkish border “each week”
French military intelligence estimates show that around 100 foreigners continue to enter Syria from Turkey each week to join ISIS,…
Valls: Salafism is dangerous; Muslims should lead fight against it in France
World
July 21, 2016
Valls: Salafism is dangerous; Muslims should lead fight against it in France
Prime Minister Manuel Valls has called on French Muslims to lead the battle against Salafism in “mosques, neighborhoods and families,”…
Pope calls on France to respect Muslim women
World
May 24, 2016
Pope calls on France to respect Muslim women
Pope Francis has called on France to respect Muslims in being free to profess their faith, just like the Christians,…
Islamophobia in France on the rise
World
May 24, 2016
Islamophobia in France on the rise
Islamophobic attacks in France are on the rise, French Council of Muslim Faith President Anouar Kbibeche said Monday. …
HRW: France abuses Muslims under emergency laws
World
February 6, 2016
HRW: France abuses Muslims under emergency laws
France has carried out abusive and discriminatory raids and house arrests against Muslims France has carried out abusive and…
French authorities destroy refugees’ church and mosque
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February 4, 2016
French authorities destroy refugees’ church and mosque
French authorities clearing an area in the Calais refugee camp French authorities clearing an area in the Calais refugee…
Hate crimes against Muslims triple in France
World
January 24, 2016
Hate crimes against Muslims triple in France
Islamophobic threats or assaults “tripled to some 400 for the year 2015 Hate crimes against Muslims in France tripled…