French Muslims Demonstrate against Islamophobia
Hundreds of French Muslims took to the streets in the city of Argenteuil, Ile-de-France region in protest against rising Islamophobia.
The protestors gathered in front of the city hall, calling for immediate reaction of the city’s mayor and other officials in the face of crimes committed against Muslims, lexpress website reported.
Abdul Aziz Chambi, head of the organization against racism and Islamophobia (CRI) was among the protesters. He said while anti-Islamic attacks continue in France, the country’s officials remain silent over the attacks.
He said violence against Muslims is never justifiable and that there must be an end to anti-Muslim attacks.
On Thursday, June 13, a Hijab-wearing pregnant woman was violently attacked in the city by ati-Islamic elements.
Another Hijab-wearing woman was recently detained by the police in the center of Argenteuil.
In response to Muslims’ protest, Argenteuil’s mayor has said, “We will not let such anti-Islamic actions take place in our city again.”
France has the largest Muslim minority population in Western Europe. The country’s Muslim population is estimated to be more than 5 million.
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Abdul Aziz Chambi, head of the organization against racism and Islamophobia (CRI) was among the protesters. He said while anti-Islamic attacks continue in France, the country’s officials remain silent over the attacks.
He said violence against Muslims is never justifiable and that there must be an end to anti-Muslim attacks.
On Thursday, June 13, a Hijab-wearing pregnant woman was violently attacked in the city by ati-Islamic elements.
Another Hijab-wearing woman was recently detained by the police in the center of Argenteuil.
In response to Muslims’ protest, Argenteuil’s mayor has said, “We will not let such anti-Islamic actions take place in our city again.”
France has the largest Muslim minority population in Western Europe. The country’s Muslim population is estimated to be more than 5 million.
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