France bans major Muslim congress near Paris over security fears

French authorities have banned a planned Muslim gathering near Paris over security concerns.

Sharing a post on X, Paris police chief Patrice For wrote the 40th Congress of French Muslims, originally scheduled to take place at the Paris-Le Bourget exhibition center from April 3 to 6, has now been prohibited, Caliber.Az reports.

For made it clear that the ban was issued under the direction of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez.

“This decision has been taken in a national and international context marked by rising tensions, an increased terrorist threat, risks of public disorder, and a significant police presence on the streets in the coming days,” he noted.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov