Keywords: Racism


Yvelines Attack Sparks National Protests Against Racist Hatred Across France

France is preparing for a nationwide wave of anti-racism demonstrations on Monday, October 26, following a deadly attack in the Yvelines that claimed one life and left five people injured. Human rights organizations, anti-racism groups and trade unions are calling on citizens to gather in Paris and other......

Trappes Shooting Sparks Media Accountability Debate as French Journalists’ Unions Condemn Racist Rhetoric

French journalists’ unions have called for greater accountability in television news coverage following a deadly shooting in Trappes, arguing that the repeated broadcasting of racist rhetoric must be examined alongside wider concerns about discrimination and public debate. In a statement published......

José Mourinho Says He Would Have Left Real Madrid If He Were Vinicius Junior

José Mourinho has voiced his sympathy for Vinicius Junior, suggesting that he would probably have left Real Madrid last summer if he had faced the same pressures as the Brazilian forward, whose difficult spell has been compounded by disciplinary problems, criticism from supporters and repeated......

FIFA fines Spain over anti-Muslim chants during friendly against Egypt

FIFA has fined the Spanish Football Federation $20,000 and ordered a partial stadium closure for Spain’s next home international match following anti-Muslim chants by supporters during a friendly against Egypt in March. The disciplinary measures address discriminatory conduct reported at the RCDE......

Moroccan teenager denied bus access in Italy amid alleged racist incident

A reported incident involving a 14-year-old girl of Moroccan origin in northern Italy has prompted calls for clarification after she was allegedly prevented from boarding a bus despite holding a valid ticket for Cuneo, where she lives. The episode reportedly took place at the railway station in Fossano,......

Germany boycotts UN anti-racism meeting over Durban process controversy

Germany has decided not to attend a United Nations meeting in New York marking 25 years since the adoption of the Durban Declaration, citing concerns over what it describes as repeated incidents of antisemitism associated with the Durban process. The German Foreign Ministry said Berlin supports the......

Anti-migrant tensions rise in Ceuta after summer border crossing

Tensions surrounding migration have intensified in Ceuta following the large-scale arrival of migrants at the end of July, with Spanish authorities recording a sharp increase in hate speech online and recent incidents affecting migrant communities. The Spanish Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia (OBERAXE),......

Ayoub Ghadfa speaks out against racism and defends his Spanish identity

Ayoub Ghadfa has spent years building his career under the Spanish flag. The boxer, born in Marbella to Moroccan parents, reached the pinnacle of his amateur career at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where he won silver in the men’s +92 kg category. He had already claimed the European heavyweight......

Lamine Yamal’s Decision Influences Barcelona’s Stand on Ceuta T-Shirt Campaign

FC Barcelona’s decision not to take part in a pre-match T-shirt campaign linked to Ceuta was reportedly influenced by concerns surrounding Lamine Yamal, whose expected refusal became a decisive factor in the club’s final position. According to information cited by Le360, Barcelona officials......