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Geert Wilders' post incites over 2,500 complaints amid rising Islamophobia

A Dutch anti-discrimination platform has reported receiving more than 2,500 complaints following a provocative post by Geert Wilders, a prominent far-right politician, on X. The post, which was shared earlier this week, features an AI-generated image divided into two sections. One side depicts a young......

Sharp rise in Islamophobic acts in France in early 2025, antisemitism remains high

France has witnessed a concerning surge in Islamophobic acts during the first five months of 2025, with an increase of 75% compared to the same period in 2024. According to the Interior Ministry, the number of personal assaults has more than tripled, highlighting growing tensions and concerns among Muslim......

Lyon court sentences man to one year in prison for burning the Quran

Lyon – A 27-year-old man was sentenced on Wednesday to one year in prison by the Lyon Criminal Court after setting fire to a Quran outside the Errahma Mosque in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, in June 2025. The incident occurred in the early hours of June 2, shortly before the morning prayer. The man......

Anti-Muslim incidents in France surge by 75% as attacks on individuals triple

Anti-Muslim acts in France have escalated sharply, with a 75% increase recorded in the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the French Interior Ministry. Violence against individuals has risen alarmingly, with attacks tripling over the past year, raising serious......

Rising anti-Muslim violence in France: Another mosque targeted in Roussillon

A wave of anti-Muslim incidents is once again under scrutiny after an attack on the El Hidaya Mosque in Roussillon, southeastern France, on Saturday. The mosque was vandalized in the early hours of the morning, with masked perpetrators smashing windows, overturning furniture, and plastering hate-filled......

France opens investigation after suspect steals, burns Quran

French police have opened an investigation following a complaint about an Islamophobic act involving an individual who targeted a mosque in the Villeurbanne district of Lyon. Reports indicate that the suspect entered the mosque, stole a copy of the Quran, and set it ablaze over the weekend. A police......

France investigates Islamophobic threats against mosque following tragic murder

France has initiated an investigation after a mosque in Sucy-en-Brie, located 15.4 kilometers from central Paris, received alarming Islamophobic threats. A voicemail left by an unidentified man contained derogatory remarks aimed at Muslims, coupled with a chilling threat: “We’re going to......

French PM affirms La Grande Combe mosque murder as an act of Islamophobia

French Prime Minister François Bayrou has reiterated his stance that the brutal attack against a Muslim individual at a mosque last month constitutes an act of Islamophobia. His comments emerge amidst escalating political backlash and public discourse, with various political figures and activists......

Macron champions religious freedom in face of rising Islamophobia

President Emmanuel Macron has voiced strong condemnation of the brutal killing of a Muslim man in a mosque in France, asserting that racism and religious hatred “will never have a place in France.” This statement comes in light of increasing concerns over Islamophobia within the country. Macron’s......