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"Faced with security threats and risks of disturbances to public order, this decision demonstrates a true sense of responsibility, clarity, and political courage."
— Hassen Chalghoumi , Other
"At the request of the Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, I have issued an order prohibiting the 40th edition of the Annual Meeting of Muslims of France, from April 3 to April 6 at the Paris–Le Bourget Exhibition Center."
— Patrice Faure , Executive
"My organization would be making a legal appeal against the decision."
— Makhlouf Mameche , Activist
Key People
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
French Imam who supported the decision to ban the gathering.
French Interior Minister who declined to ban the rally.
Head of the organization that planned the Annual Meeting of Muslims of France.
Paris Police Chief who issued the order to ban the gathering.
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France has prohibited a planned gathering of Muslims in the Paris area, citing security concerns amid heightened tensions and increased terrorist alerts.
The French government has banned the 40th Annual Meeting of Muslims of France, scheduled from April 3 to April 6, due to security risks.
Authorities in France have canceled the 40th Annual Meeting of Muslims of France, citing concerns over potential terrorist attacks targeting the community.
French authorities have barred an upcoming Muslim gathering in Paris due to security risks, following a foiled bomb attack and increased police presence in the capital.
Paris police have banned an annual gathering of French Muslims, citing a 'major terrorist risk' that it might be targeted.
Paris police have banned an annual gathering of French Muslims, citing a 'major terrorist risk' that it might be targeted by far-right groups.
The Paris police have banned the 40th Annual Meeting of Muslims of France, citing a 'major terrorist risk' that the event might be targeted.
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