politics
April 3, 2026
French court overturns police ban on 'Gathering of the Muslims' over Easter weekend
A French court has overruled authorities’ ban on a Muslim gathering over Easter weekend, saying claims it could become a political target were not proven.
TL;DR
- A French court overturned authorities' ban on the Annual Gathering of Muslims of France.
- Police had blocked the event, citing fears of far-right disruption and terrorist risks.
- The court ruled the ban was unlawful, stating the risks were not proven.
- The gathering was organized by Muslims of France, described by the government as the national branch of the Muslim Brotherhood.
- France has struggled to control 'political Islam' within its secular society.
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