She described Islam as “filth”: 3,000 Euro fine

Former teacher and current president of an extreme-right association, Christine Tasin was fined 3,000 Euros on August 8 in Belfort after she made “insulting remarks against Islam” during the celebration of Aid-el-Kebir. She was charged with “incitement of racial hatred.” Tasin made these comments on October 15, 2013 in Belfort during an exchange with Muslims….

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In Sarcelles, Muslim and Jewish dignitaries pray for peace

July 22, 2014 On Sunday, July 20 violence marred a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Sarcelles. In its aftermath leaders from both the Muslim and Jewish communities, including France’s chief rabbi Haim Korsia and the imam of Drancy, Hassen Chalghoumi, gathered to pray together. The multi-faith prayer took place in the town’s synagogue under the protection of…

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