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Protests in Paris After Mosque Stabbing, Suspect in Custody

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  • #France
  • #Islam
  • #Religion
Protests in Paris After Mosque Stabbing, Suspect in Custody
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APR 29
Above: Demonstrators gather to denounce Islamophobia and honor the memory of a Muslim man, killed in a mosque attack in the Gard region, at Place de la Republique in Paris, France on April 27, 2025. Image copyright: Mohamad Salaheldin Abdelg Alsayed/Anadolu via Getty Images
story last updated APR 29

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Left narrative

The brutal murder of Aboubakar Cissé is the direct result of a growing climate of Islamophobia in France that has been normalized in political and media discourse. This horrific crime didn't happen in isolation but follows years of hate speech targeting the Muslim community, questioning their loyalty and belonging in French society. The government's delayed and inadequate response to this attack compared to other incidents demonstrates a troubling double standard in how violence against Muslims is treated.

XEuroNews

Right narrative

This tragic murder is being exploited for political purposes by far-left groups who are rushing to label it as Islamophobic before the investigation is complete. While the crime is heinous and deserves full condemnation, some politicians are irresponsibly using it to inflame tensions and divide French society rather than waiting for all facts to emerge. The suspect's apparent fascination with violence and desire to become a serial killer suggests complex motives beyond religious hatred alone.

XLe Monde

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