Abdellah Zekri: “Muslim community fears of a French revenge”

Muslim community in France is living in a state of terror and panic fearing of revenge by the French, especially in light of the speeches that incite violence that were made by the leaders of extremist parties, and that increased in the recent times, Abdallah Zekri, Chairman of the French Anti-Islamophobia Observatory, and Adviser to the Paris Mosque, told Echorouk in a phone conversation.

“Muslim community in France fears of what is prepared by the French. Muslims in France are living a lot of pressure due to what they will face if the French extremists and racists will revenge the recent terror attacks, which killed dozens of French civilians.”

“France noticed a state of calm after the terror attacks since Friday, because the French are interested in their killed and wounded compatriots, but what will come after that? We are afraid of the calm that comes before the storm.”

“French political parties are calling up the French to reason and not to confuse terrorism and Muslims, while the racist parties, led by the extreme right, are exploiting these attacks that were adopted by “Daesh” for incitement against Muslims, warning of the possibility of the emergence of anti-Islam events, warning to the possible increase of anti-Islam acts, larger than they were after the events of “Charlie Hebdo” on January, 7, 2015.”

“France should clarify its policy towards “Daesh” and other terrorist organizations. How does France adopt the fight against “Daesh”, then show cooperation and support for the countries that back up these terrorist groups? We want an explanation, especially in light of the repeated attacks on France in recent years, and in which the Muslim community remains the first accused.”

It should be noted that the National Anti-Islamophobia Observatory, in France, had already pointed to the high rate of attacks and threats against Muslims, in the first nine months of this year, three times as compared to last year, pointing out that the irresponsible behavior of some French politicians, ahead of the elections, fueled the hatred and hostility towards Muslims, especially after the terrorist attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, in January 2015.

On the other hand, the British police said that the attacks on the Muslim community in London increased by up to 70% from a year ago, as these figures confirm the extent of the growing phenomenon of “Islamophobia” after Charlie Hebdo events in Europe in general.