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Thousands Protest in Paris Against Anti-Muslim Hate

Demonstrators honor slain Malian worshipper Aboubakar Cissé and demand government accountability for rising islamophobia in France.

Paris: Jean-Luc Mélenchon, drapeaux palestiniens...Les images de la marche «contre l'islamophobie» et en hommage à Aboubakar Cissé
Eric Coquerel (2e g), Jean-Luc Melenchon (c) et Danièle Obono (3e d) de la France Insoumise participent à un rassemblement contre l'islamophobie à Paris, le 11 mai 2025
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Rassemblement place de la République à Paris, en hommage à Aboubakar Cissé, le 1er mai 2025.

Overview

  • Several thousand protesters marched in Paris, with 400 more rallying in Lille, to condemn the sharp rise in anti-Muslim acts and honor Aboubakar Cissé, who was fatally attacked in a Gard mosque on April 25.
  • The Interior Ministry reported a 72% increase in anti-Muslim incidents in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with 79 cases recorded.
  • Prominent La France Insoumise leaders, including Jean-Luc Mélenchon, Louis Boyard, and Éric Coquerel, joined the protests, emphasizing the need for stronger protections for Muslim communities.
  • Protesters criticized Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau for refusing to use the term 'islamophobie,' citing ideological concerns, while Prime Minister François Bayrou defended its use.
  • Demonstrators carried placards targeting Retailleau, accusing his stance of enabling anti-Muslim prejudice and demanding greater accountability from the government.