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Muslim prayer room in France targeted in arson attempt

French authorities have condemned as '‘an anti-Muslim act of great cowardice’' an attempted arson attack on a Muslim prayer room in Châtillon-sur-Seine.

Hawzah News Agency- France’s Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau denounced the attack on social media, expressing solidarity with local Muslims. Mayor Roland Lemaire condemned it as ''a criminal and symbolically unacceptable act'', noting minimal physical damage but profound symbolic impact.

According to Le Parisien, gendarmerie sources reported the fire was ignited with newspapers at 9:15 p.m. Thursday outside the prayer room. The site’s religious leader plans to file a complaint.

Source: yabiladi

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