September 3, 2015
Terrorism: ‘We need to prepare for other attacks’ says Francois Hollande
In a recent speech, president Francois Hollande stated that the terror threat was high. Following the attack in Thalys, “we are still vulnerable,” he said. For the head of state, the increase in attacks on French soil, such as that in Thalys, is doomed to continue. Hollande stated, “We are still vulnerable to the violence…
Auch Mosque: Catholics support Muslims
Following the attack on the mosque in Auch, the Conference of Bishops in France (CEF) expressed its support for the Muslim community. The CEF, which represents all French bishops, “firmly” condemns “this cowardly and absurd act which only serves to bring trouble and sow fear.” For the bishops, “such aggressions have no religious justification and…
Muslim store owners failed by the justice system
National Front mayor Julian Sanchez emerged victorious in the struggle with six Muslim store owners who accused the local government of discrimination. The administrative court of Nimes denied shopkeepers of their request for 3,000 euros compensation after they were forced to close their stores on June 16 and 17. The shop owners considered the bylaws…
CFCM president calls on Muslims to use education to fight Islamophobia
In an interview with Le Figaro, the new president of the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM), Anouar Kbibech, called on French Muslims to be more open with non- Muslims and to use education about Islam to fight Islamophobia. Dalil Boubakeur’s successor, who condemned the attack in Thalys, did not hide his fears concerning…