about 250 people gathered in support of Muslims

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In support of the Muslim community of Metz, the mayor, François Grosdidier organized a gathering on Saturday May 7 at noon on the Place d’Armes, in front of the town hall. About 250 people gathered behind the banner: “Metz, city of tolerance”.

On the night of Thursday May 5 to Friday May 6, 2022, the mosque of the Turkish center Merkez Camii in Metz was targeted by incendiary bottles. Two caught fire, causing minor material damage. The third bottle did not catch fire, it will serve as a clue for the ongoing investigation.

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We are going to ask the prefecture to install surveillance cameras” – Ferit Burhan, deputy mayor of Metz

L’deputy mayor of Metz and faithful of the mosque targeted by incendiary bottles, Ferit Burhan, says: “today our faithful are afraid to take their children to the mosque, we are going to ask the prefecture to install surveillance cameras”.

“Metz, city of tolerance”, is what we could read on the banner held by the representatives of the Muslim faith on the Place d’Armes this Saturday at noon. © Radio France
– Rachel Saadoddine
The rally was organized on the initiative of the mayor of Metz, François Grosdidier who denounces a "Islamophobic act".
The rally was organized on the initiative of the mayor of Metz, François Grosdidier who denounces an “Islamophobic act”. © Radio France
– Rachel Saadoddine


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