The Globe and Mail – April 11, 2012 The conservative French government unveiled new counterterrorism measures to punish those who visit extremist websites or travel to weapons-training camps abroad, in the wake of deadly shootings by a suspected Islamic extremist in southern France last month. The measures now go to Parliament, where it may face resistance from the … [Read more...] about France approves new anti-terrorism measures in wake of terrorism shootings
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Sarkozy speaks at UOIF gathering
News Agencies – April 5, 2012 President Nicolas Sarkozy has been accused of exploiting public fears about Islamist violence in France by ordering a wave of arrests of suspected radicals across the country in a desperate electoral ploy. The country's biggest annual gathering of French Muslims begins on the outskirts of Paris with what one hostile newspaper called a "virulent" … [Read more...] about Sarkozy speaks at UOIF gathering
Le Pen Calls for UOIF to be banned
News Agencies – March 30, 2012 French Presidential Candidate, Marine Le Pen, leader of the nationalist Front National party, called for the Union of Islamic Organizations of France (UOIF) to be banned and its congress next week to be scrapped, the FN said. “Marine Le Pen calls for a ban on the event in Le Bourget. Marine Le Pen wants the break up of the Union of … [Read more...] about Le Pen Calls for UOIF to be banned
France arrests suspected Islamic militants
News Agencies – March 30, 2012 Police commandos arrested 19 suspected Islamic militants in raids in several French cities including Toulouse, where seven people were killed by an al Qaeda-inspired gunman this month. President Nicolas Sarkozy, whose firm handling of the response to the shooting spree may have improved his odds in an election race he has lagged in, said more … [Read more...] about France arrests suspected Islamic militants
CFCM leader says that French shooter’s acts contradict Islam
News Agencies – March 21, 2012 France's top Muslim leader said that a besieged suspected Islamist who claims to have carried out a string of shootings to avenge Palestinian children had acted against Islam. "These acts are in total contradiction with the foundations of this religion," said the head of the French Muslim Council, Mohammed Moussaoui. "France's Muslims are … [Read more...] about CFCM leader says that French shooter’s acts contradict Islam