President Macron says Islam ‘in crisis all over the world’, prompting backlash
4 years, 3 months ago

President Macron says Islam ‘in crisis all over the world’, prompting backlash

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The French president, Emmanuel Macron, says he hopes to rid France of what authorities call a “parallel society” of radical Muslims who, in his words, thrive outside the values of the nation. The French president announced a series of measures on Friday in a proposed new law to “defend the republic and its values and ensure it respects its promise of equality and emancipation.” He described Islam as “a religion that is in crisis all over the world today” before unveiling his plan to tackle radicalism. Macron coined the term “separatism” to describe an underworld in France that thrives in some neighbourhoods where Muslims with a radical vision of their religion take control of the local population to influence and indoctrinate. During the speech, Macron praised France’s schools as “the heart of secularism children become citizens” and said education was key to the measures.

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France's Macron says 'Islamist terrorism' rising in Europe, all states at risk
1 year, 2 months ago

France's Macron says 'Islamist terrorism' rising in Europe, all states at risk

Hindustan Times  

Europe is seeing a rise of "Islamist terrorism" and all states are threatened, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday during a visit to Albania, after Islamist killings of a teacher in France and two Swedish football fans in Belgium. All European states are vulnerable, and there is indeed a resurgence of Islamist terrorism," Macron said after talks with Albanian …

Islamophobia is the driving force of the French election – as a Muslim hijabi, neither Macron or Le Pen appeal to me
2 years, 8 months ago

Islamophobia is the driving force of the French election – as a Muslim hijabi, neither Macron or Le Pen appeal to me

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As expected, …

The French culture war over Islam shows no sign of abating
2 years, 8 months ago

The French culture war over Islam shows no sign of abating

Al Jazeera  

With another runoff between Macron and Le Pen looming, France’s obsession with Islam continues to disenfranchise voters and undermine the true separation of church and state. At one point in 2021, Macron’s interior minister Gérald Darmanin even accused Le Pen of going “soft” on Islam. An obsession with ‘political’ Islam Attacks on Islamic “values” became an acceptable mainstay of political …

Macron’s government seeks to reshape Islam in France
2 years, 11 months ago

Macron’s government seeks to reshape Islam in France

Associated Press  

NICE, France — The French government on Saturday introduced a new body to reshape Islam in France, part of President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to rid it of extremism. But critics Supporters say it will keep the country — and its 5 million Muslims — safe and ensure that Muslim practices in France adhere to the country’s cherished value of secularism …

‘Islamo-leftism’: France enters its McCarthyist era
3 years, 9 months ago

‘Islamo-leftism’: France enters its McCarthyist era

Al Jazeera  

In recent weeks, another wave of political polarisation hit France, as the concept of “Islamo-leftism” occupied centre stage in a heated cultural debate. In an interview with CNews, the French equivalent of Fox News, Higher Education and Research Minister Frédérique Vidal was asked whether or not she agreed that “Islamo-leftism is plaguing universities”. She went on to say: “I am …

Macron tells France’s Muslims to adopt ‘republican values’
4 years, 1 month ago

Macron tells France’s Muslims to adopt ‘republican values’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy French President Emmanuel Macron has …

French Muslims, stigmatized by attacks, feel under pressure
4 years, 2 months ago

French Muslims, stigmatized by attacks, feel under pressure

Associated Press  

PARIS — The pressure rises with each gruesome attack. President Emmanuel Macron has forged ahead with his effort to rid Islam in France of extremists, part of a project he labels “separatism,” a term that makes Muslims wince. “It’s worrisome for Muslims,” said Hicham Benaissa, a sociologist who specializes in Islam in the workplace. But, “once again we are stigmatized, …

AP Explains: Why France sparks such anger in Muslim world
4 years, 2 months ago

AP Explains: Why France sparks such anger in Muslim world

Associated Press  

PARIS — Many countries, especially in the democratic West, champion freedom of expression and allow publications that lampoon Islam’s prophet. While recent Islamist extremist attacks in France were carried out by those born abroad, French-born youth were behind much of the worst bloodshed in recent years, many of them linked to the Islamic State group. MILITARY FOOTPRINT France maintains a …

AP Explains: Why France sparks such anger in Muslim world
4 years, 2 months ago

AP Explains: Why France sparks such anger in Muslim world

Associated Press  

PARIS — Many countries, especially in the democratic West, champion freedom of expression and allow publications that lampoon Islam’s prophet. While recent Islamist extremist attacks in France were carried out by those born abroad, French-born youth were behind much of the worst bloodshed in recent years, many of them linked to the Islamic State group. MILITARY FOOTPRINT France maintains a …

Emmanuel Macron Says Can 'Understand' Shock of Cartoons
4 years, 2 months ago

Emmanuel Macron Says Can 'Understand' Shock of Cartoons

News 18  

President Emmanuel Macron said that he could understand if Muslims were shocked by cartoons of the prophet Mohammed, as French authorities on Saturday sought to ascertain if a young Tunisian suspected of killing three people in a knife rampage inside a Nice church had outside help. ‘Too early to say’ France is still reeling from the latest attack in Nice …

Macron says he understands Muslims’ shock over Prophet cartoons
4 years, 2 months ago

Macron says he understands Muslims’ shock over Prophet cartoons

Al Jazeera  

In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, French President Emmanuel Macron says he understands the ‘sentiments’ being expressed by the Muslim world over cartoons of Prophet Muhammad. French President Emmanuel Macron says he understands the feelings of Muslims who are shocked by the displaying of cartoons of Prophet Muhammad but added that the “radical Islam” he is trying to fight …

France terror attack: International leaders condemn Mahathir Mohamad's 'abhorrent' comments on stabbing
4 years, 2 months ago

France terror attack: International leaders condemn Mahathir Mohamad's 'abhorrent' comments on stabbing

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australia’s prime minister has led …

Berlin: Radical Islamists protest against the French President
4 years, 2 months ago

Berlin: Radical Islamists protest against the French President

Op India  

The rage amidst the rabid Islamists against the French President Emmanuel Macron for his remarks against Islamic terrorism and his government’s severe measures to nip Jihadi violence in its bud, has been rising. To jednak jest fascynujące jak szybko ta pieśń buntu przyjmuje się w europejskich stolicach😂 Tu👇🏻#Berlin TERAZ #piekloklobiet #osiemgwiazd pic.twitter.com/ISZp9TiD7A — Róża Thun October 29, 2020 Car accident …

Islamo-leftism: France has awoken to its danger, India continues to sleep
4 years, 2 months ago

Islamo-leftism: France has awoken to its danger, India continues to sleep

Op India  

There’s a certain clarity that only tragedies can bring. Our society has been far too permeable to certain currents of thought.” “What we call ‘Islamo-leftism’ is wreaking havoc. While the origin of the term is not clear, it is generally attributed to French philosopher, political scientist and historian Pierre-André Taguieff who used the term in his 2002 essay ‘The New …

AMU organises protest against President of France for 'Islamophobia'
4 years, 2 months ago

AMU organises protest against President of France for 'Islamophobia'

Op India  

Protesting against everything under the sun has become a second nature of the Aligarh Muslim University students. After unwarrantedly protesting against the CAA and wanting to dig ‘Hindutva ki kabar’, the students in AMU have now railed against French President Emmanuel Macron for his remarks against Islamic terrorism and his government’s severe measures to Jihadi violence in its bud, by …

Muslims have a right to ‘kill millions of French people' over past actions, former Malaysian PM suggests
4 years, 2 months ago

Muslims have a right to ‘kill millions of French people' over past actions, former Malaysian PM suggests

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A former prime minister of …

Emmanuel Macron could become European poster boy for India's right-wing
4 years, 2 months ago

Emmanuel Macron could become European poster boy for India's right-wing

Firstpost  

The Hindu Right likes the Macron way of dealing with Islam. To them, it is unapologetic and outcome-oriented Earlier in April, a fairly popular right-wing, pro-Hindutva website in India, The Frustrated Indian, published an article with the following title: ‘Won’t let Islamist separatism threaten France: Liberal Icon Macron goes all Attila The Hun on Political Islam’ In the piece, the …

Islamophobia: Macron’s desperate bid for re-election
4 years, 2 months ago

Islamophobia: Macron’s desperate bid for re-election

Al Jazeera  

More than a week after the gruesome murder of French teacher Samuel Paty by a Chechen refugee, France remains gripped by shock, hatred and despair. When the murder of Paty took place less than two weeks later, the French president was quick to seize the moment and declare he was going to take action to eradicate “Islamist extremism” in France. …

Macron Faces Heat for ‘Attacking’ Islam, ‘I Stand With France' Trends in India
4 years, 2 months ago

Macron Faces Heat for ‘Attacking’ Islam, ‘I Stand With France' Trends in India

News 18  

After intense backlash for alleged Islamophobia, a section of social media is standing up in support of the nation following a series of controversial comments by its President Emmanuel Macron. From proposing stricter laws to uphold the principle of secularism to using terms like “Islamic separatism” and Islamic terror attacks”, Macron’s comments have evoked severe backlash not only from a …

Parisians more concerned with COVID-19 than Muslim world fallout
4 years, 2 months ago

Parisians more concerned with COVID-19 than Muslim world fallout

Al Jazeera  

As Muslims across the world protest against French President Emmanuel Macron, some in France are more worried about the impact of a stark second wave of coronavirus infections. The fallout between the Muslim world and France continued on Tuesday, with anger rising over Macron’s recent speech in which he said Islam was “in crisis” globally, and amid renewed support in …

Muslim world condemns Macron, France over treatment of Islam
4 years, 2 months ago

Muslim world condemns Macron, France over treatment of Islam

Al Jazeera  

Leaders and groups across Muslim world join debate as protests erupt, while Europe stands by Macron and criticises Turkey. Marking his second sharp criticism against Macron in two days, Erdogan said on Sunday that the French president had “lost his mind”, prompting France’s foreign minister to recall the country’s ambassador in Ankara. — Javad Zarif October 26, 2020 The foreign …

What’s behind the Middle East boycott of French products?
4 years, 2 months ago

What’s behind the Middle East boycott of French products?

Al Jazeera  

Muslim leaders accuse Macron of using divisive rhetoric for political gain and alienating France’s six million Muslims. Bolstered by social media, the campaign asks Arabs and Muslims not to buy French products in response to President Emmanuel Macron’s statements this month describing Islam as a religion in crisis. — Emmanuel Macron October 25, 2020 Political leaders such as Pakistan’s Imran …

“Islam is in crisis all over the world” and all the other things the French President Emmaneul Macron said
4 years, 2 months ago

“Islam is in crisis all over the world” and all the other things the French President Emmaneul Macron said

Op India  

Earlier this month, the French President Emmanuel Macron took the stage at city hall in the Paris suburb of Les Mureaux to deliver one of the most consequential speeches of his career. “Who has put the Republic in danger?” The French President lays it out thus: “There are two objectives for why I am speaking to you today. “First it …

France to bring laws to tackle ‘Islamic separatism’, to ban foreign imams
4 years, 3 months ago

France to bring laws to tackle ‘Islamic separatism’, to ban foreign imams

Op India  

When the world is suffering from the increasing menace of radical Islam, France has decided to bring in a law to tackle the issue. On Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that a bill would be laid in the Parliament to fight homegrown Islamic separatism within Muslim communities in the country. Foreign Imams cannot train clerics in France, Macron informs …

France’s Macron details plan targeting Islamist ‘separatism’
4 years, 3 months ago

France’s Macron details plan targeting Islamist ‘separatism’

Associated Press  

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron, trying to rid France of what authorities call a “parallel society” of radical Muslims thriving outside the values of the nation, laid out a series of measures on Friday in a proposed law that would disrupt the education, finances and other means of indoctrination of the vulnerable. Macron called France’s schools “the heart of secularism …

Emmanuel Macron says Islam ‘in crisis’, unveils anti-radicalism plan
4 years, 3 months ago

Emmanuel Macron says Islam ‘in crisis’, unveils anti-radicalism plan

The Hindu  

President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a plan Friday to defend France's secular values against radical Islam, announcing stricter oversight of schooling and better control over foreign funding of mosques. Describing Islam as a religion “in crisis” worldwide, Mr. Macron insisted that “no concessions” would be made in a new drive to eradicate extremist religious teaching in schools and mosques. 'Ghettoisation' Mr. …

Macron says Islam ’in crisis’, unveils anti-radicalism plan
4 years, 3 months ago

Macron says Islam ’in crisis’, unveils anti-radicalism plan

Live Mint  

President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a plan Friday to defend France's secular values against Islamist radicalism, describing Islam as a religion "in crisis" all over the world. In a long-awaited address, Macron insisted "no concessions" would be made in a new drive to push religion out of education and the public sector in France. The measures, Macron said, were aimed at …

Macron says Islam ‘in crisis’, prompting backlash from Muslims
4 years, 3 months ago

Macron says Islam ‘in crisis’, prompting backlash from Muslims

Al Jazeera  

‘Islam is a religion that is in crisis all over the world today’, says Macron, as he unveils plan to defend secularism. President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a plan to defend France’s secular values against what he termed as “Islamist radicalism”, saying the religion was “in crisis” all over the world, prompting a backlash from Muslim activists. No longer radical …

Macron decries ‘Islamist separatism’, defends right to blaspheme
4 years, 4 months ago

Macron decries ‘Islamist separatism’, defends right to blaspheme

Al Jazeera  

French President Emmanuel Macron criticised what he called “Islamist separatism” in his country and those who seek French citizenship without accepting France’s “right to commit blasphemy”. Macron on Friday defended satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, which published caricatures of Prophet Muhammad that helped inspire two French-born men to mount a deadly January 2015 attack on the paper’s newsroom. Speaking at a …

Why the French left has a problem with Islamophobia
5 years, 1 month ago

Why the French left has a problem with Islamophobia

Al Jazeera  

On November 10, thousands marched through the streets of Paris to condemn Islamophobia. At the time, the French left was divided between those who supported the girls’ right to attend school, regardless of their attire, and those who argued that the headscarf was an affront to France’s secular principles, which mandate that religion should be kept out of public schools. …

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