The French police banned this Thursday (2) the annual meeting of Muslims that would be held in the north of Paris between the 3rd and 6th of April after warnings of a high risk of terrorism and possible disturbances to public order.
According to the agency, Reutersthe decision was taken at the request of the Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nunez, and formalized by the chief of police of Paris, Patrice Faure. The event would take place at the Le Bourget exhibition center and would bring together thousands of participants.
According to authorities, the ban occurs in a context of “high tensions” on the national and international scene, with an increased level of alert for attacks and a strong police presence on the streets of the capital in the coming days.
According to the French police, the meeting would be exposed to a “significant risk of terrorist attack” aimed at the Muslim community.
The decision comes days after a failed attack last weekend against a Bank of America building in Paris, an episode that led to increased security in areas considered sensitive in the city.
The head of the organization responsible for the event, Makhlouf Mameche, confirmed the ban and stated that he will appeal the decision in court.
