Another wave of Islamophobia in France: Mosque desecrated in Cherbourg

On January 26, a pig head graffiti was discovered on the door of a mosque in Cherbourg, northwestern France, operated by the Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs (DITIB).

Condemning the "unacceptable action" targeting the mosque, the group expressed its firm commitment to defend the values ​​of respect and humanity, Caliber.Az reports via Turkish media.

Meanwhile, an Islamophobic attack targeting a Turkish-owned mosque in Saint-Omer, northern France, has raised concerns within the local Muslim community. A plaster grenade, typically used in drills, was found outside the mosque managed by DITIB on January 22. 

This follows a similar attack last year, when a pig's head was left at the same mosque during Ramadan. DITIB condemned the attack, stressing the importance of safeguarding places of worship and religious freedom.

French authorities responded promptly, with a bomb disposal squad deployed, and an investigation is underway.

The mayor of Saint-Omer also expressed strong condemnation and pledged to increase security at religious sites.

By Aghakazim Guliyev