3 mosques in France face Islamophobic attack
The walls of the mosques were defaced in Montlebon, Pontarlier, and Roubaix provinces of France. Photo: Anadolu Agency
In another Islamophobic incident in France, a cross and anti-Islamic slogans were inscribed on the walls of three mosques.
The walls of the mosques, affiliated to the Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs (DITIB), the largest Turkish-Muslim association in the country, were defaced in Montlebon, Pontarlier, and Roubaix provinces of France late Saturday.
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“We condemn the ugly attack on our mosques and wish our community well,” DITIB said in a statement. “We thank the security forces and the French authorities for their cooperation and the French people for their support.”
It added: “We call for unity against actions that aim at harming peace in the country. We request you to be discreet about such provocative events."