A Brussels-based human rights watchdog warns that France is “showing marks of a growing far-right within its institutions”, denouncing the escalation of attacks against Muslims and civil society organisations
The watchdog noted that fundamental rights “of racialised people in France, and Muslims in particular” are under threat. EU institutions and member states on the attacks against Muslims and the spread of far-right ideas in France.
The watchdog denounced “the escalation of attacks against Muslims and civil society organisations who work against racism and anti-Muslim hatred in France.” “Under the guise of national security, civil society organisations have been dissolved, mosques have been raided, and schools and Muslim-owned businesses closed,” contrary to the principles of the rule of law, ENAR said.'Fundamental rights under threat'
ENAR stressed these actions have a “chilling effect” on Muslim communities and civil society because they are “considered guilty until proven innocent.”