La Grand-Combe: French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou condemned the deadly stabbing of a Muslim worshipper at a mosque in southern France, calling it an "Islamophobic atrocity." The incident occurred at Hatice Mosque in La Grand-Combe, where 24-year-old Aboubakar was tragically killed on April 25.
According to Anadolu Agency, the assailant repeatedly stabbed Aboubakar, filmed the attack on a phone, and shouted insults against Islam during the assault. Prime Minister Bayrou expressed solidarity with the victim's family and the Muslim community, stating on X that state resources are being mobilized to ensure the attacker is apprehended and punished.
Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of the France Unbowed party, emphasized the lethal consequences of Islamophobia in a post on X, holding those who perpetuate it responsible. France Unbowed Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan criticized the media's lack of emphasis on the crime's Islamophobic nature, sharing articles about the attack on X.
A solidarity march against Islamophobia has been announced by France Unbowed Member of Parliament Antoine Leaument. The march is scheduled for Sunday at Republic Square in Paris, urging people to gather at 6 pm local time (1600 GMT) to stand against religious violence.
The French Council of the Muslim Faith condemned the murder in a statement, expressing horror and urging authorities to address the dangers of normalizing anti-Muslim hatred in the media. Aboubakar was noted for having previously assisted the attacker in learning how to pray, adding a tragic twist to the brutal incident.