France: Mosque in Isère, France Defaced with Anti-Islamic Slogans
The attack occurred early Saturday at around 5 a.m., when four masked and armed individuals forced entry and plastered posters containing anti-Islamic, racist, and extremist messages on the walls.
Authorities have launched an investigation after discovering the slogans, according to local media.
Mosque officials described the incident as an act of Islamophobia and filed a formal complaint. They also expressed concern about a broader rise in anti-Muslim incidents across France.
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The Grand Mosque of Paris issued a statement condemning the attack. The body voiced solidarity with “the Muslim worshippers and residents of Roussillon, who have been deeply affected by this assault.”
“An investigation is already underway, and we hope the perpetrators will be identified and brought to justice as swiftly as possible,” it said, calling on “all citizens to take a stand against Islamophobia and all forms of hatred.”
Authorities are reportedly reviewing surveillance footage and seeking witnesses.
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France has seen a surge in anti-Muslim hostility in recent years, amid tensions over secularism, migration, and geopolitical events.
Anti-Muslim attacks in France have included graffiti on mosques, physical threats, and more serious violence. The government has reinforced security at religious sites, and community leaders continue to call for stronger legal protections against hate crimes targeting Muslims.
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