France
Muslim Man Assaulted Over Christmas Photos; Three Suspects Questioned in Belfort
The investigation into the assault on a Muslim man accused of celebrating Christmas in Belfort is making progress. Three people have already been heard.
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Religion
France
Muslim Man Assaulted in France After Sharing Christmas Celebration Photos Online
A young Muslim from Belfort, son of police officers, filed a complaint after being the victim of an assault because he celebrated Christmas.
France
Racist Threats Spray-Painted on Mosque Door in Southern France, Police Investigate
The door of the prayer room of the Al Salam mosque in Beaucaire, in the Gard, was covered, in the night from Saturday to Sunday, with racist and hateful graffiti. An investigation has been opened to identify and arrest the author.
France
Former French Minister Calls for 'Republican Islam' in France
Jean-Pierre Chevènement, former Minister of the Interior, calls for the promotion of a "quiet Islam", a "republican Islam" in France.
Belgium
Religious Groups Challenge Belgium's Ban on Ritual Slaughter Methods
On the issue of animal welfare and religious freedom, the European Court of Justice, which was supposed to find a better solution to this problem, has rather leaned towards stunning before the ritual slaughter of the animal. A decision that is not to the liking of the Jewish and Muslim communities, who are already opposed to legislation in force in Belgium.
Morocco
London Mosque Attacker Sentenced to 7 Years for Stabbing Muezzin
The individual who had stabbed a muezzin in a mosque in central London at the beginning of the year has been sentenced to 7 years and three months in prison. He will also have to serve four years of probation after his release, for grievous bodily harm and possession of a sharp object.
Belgium
Belgium Eases COVID-19 Restrictions for Mosques, Allowing Limited Worship
The restrictive measures that were imposed on places of worship, in order to fight against the spread of the coronavirus in Belgium, have been slightly relaxed. The decision was made last Friday by the government.
France
Law Professor Under Investigation for Inflammatory Remarks About Islam and Judaism
Following the complaint filed by the League of Human Rights, reporting the "anti-Semitic and Islamophobic" remarks of a law professor at the University of Aix-Marseille, an investigation will be opened. This is what the Aix-Marseille prosecutor’s office has indicated.
France
Imam Faces Death Threats After Condemning Samuel Paty's Assassination
The imam of Drancy, Hassen Chalghoumi, says he has been the target of thousands of death threats since the assassination of Samuel Paty. He is accused of "having apologized in front of the Conflans college" and calling on Muslims to ’wake up’.
France
Montpellier Blocks Morocco's Bid to Purchase Averroès Mosque Amid Controversy
The Averroès mosque in Montpellier will not become the property of Morocco. This is what the association that owns the place of worship has just decided in an attempt to put an end to several weeks of controversy.
France
French Muslim Leader Calls for Collaboration on New 'Republican Values' Law
This Wednesday, December 9, the law against separatism, renamed the law strengthening the values of the Republic, was presented in the Council of Ministers. Kamel Kabtane, the rector of the Grand Mosque of Lyon, reacts on the issue.
France
U.S. Religious Freedom Envoy Expresses Concern Over France's Approach to Faith
Sam Brownback, the U.S. envoy for religious freedom, says he is "concerned about what is happening in France".