Protests have been held in varied cities throughout France on Sunday, in response to the rising Islamophobia within the nation.
The protests have been sparked by the deadly stabbing of Aboubakar Cisse at Hatice Mosque within the city of La Grand-Combe, Gard area on April 25.
The attacker, recognized as Olivier H., a French citizen of Bosnian origin, stabbed Cisse dozens of instances, and filmed the assault on a cellphone whereas shouting insults towards Islam.
His demise triggered widespread outrage among the many Muslim group within the nation.
To voice opposition towards the rising Islamophobia in French media and politics, demonstrations passed off in main cities, together with the capital Paris, Marseille, and Lyon.
In Paris, protesters gathered at Bastille Square at 2 p.m. native time, marching towards Nation Square.
Demonstrators criticized French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau’s insurance policies focusing on migrants and Muslims. The protesters have been holding indicators, studying “Islamophobia kills. The state and media contribute to it. Let’s resist” and “Retailleau, Aboubakar’s blood is on your hands.”
They additionally chanted slogans resembling “Stop Islamophobia,” “Paris against fascism,” and “No to Islamophobia.”
Protesters known as for justice for Cisse. Many attendees carried Palestinian flags and wore keffiyehs, expressing solidarity with Palestinians.
Source: www.anews.com.tr