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France bans Annual Meeting of Muslims of France in Paris over terrorism fears
French authorities prohibited the 40th Annual Meeting of Muslims of France at Paris–Le Bourget citing heightened terror and public order risks after a foiled bomb plot, and organisers plan to appeal.
Apr 2nd 2026 · France
Insights
- Paris police chief issued a ban on the 40th Annual Meeting of Muslims of France at Interior Minister Laurent Nunez's request.
- Authorities cited an elevated terrorism risk and potential public disturbances after a foiled bomb attack on Bank of America's offices.
- The event was scheduled for April 3 to April 6 at the Paris–Le Bourget Exhibition Centre.
- Organizers said they will mount a legal appeal against the prohibition.
- Imam Hassen Chalghoumi welcomed the ban and described the meeting as the largest Muslim Brotherhood gathering in Europe.
Sources
- France bans planned gathering of Muslims in Paris area, citing security risk www.straitstimes.com
- France bans planned gathering of Muslims in Paris area, citing security risk www.thehindu.com
- France bans annual gathering of Muslims in Paris amid terrorism fears, security risks www.jpost.com
- Paris police ban French Muslim gathering: 'Major terrorist risk' www.lemonde.fr
- Paris police ban French Muslim gathering gulfnews.com
- Paris police ban annual French Muslim event over ‘major terrorist risk’ from far-right groups www.france24.com
- France bans Muslim gathering citing risk to participants www.bbc.com
- Terror-Plot Worries in Paris Add to Iran War Pressure www.bloomberg.com