France Cancels Controversial Muslim Gathering Over Safety Concerns
French authorities have banned the four-day Annual Encounter of Muslims of France event, citing public safety risks to participants. The annual gathering was set to take place in Le Bourget this weekend.
France has taken the controversial step of banning the upcoming Annual Encounter of Muslims of France, an annual four-day event that was set to take place in Le Bourget this weekend. The decision, announced by the country's interior ministry, cites public safety risks as the primary reason for the cancellation.
The gathering, which has been held annually since 1983, is one of the largest Muslim events in Europe, typically drawing tens of thousands of participants. However, the French government has expressed concerns about the potential for security issues and tensions during the event, leading them to take the unusual step of prohibiting it from taking place.
Source: BBC News
