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La Grand-Combe – French President Emmanuel Macron strongly condemned the fatal stabbing of a Muslim worshipper inside a mosque in southern France. Macron declared that racism and religious hatred are unacceptable in the nation following the deadly mosque attack . The incident happened in the village of La Grand-Combe, shocking the local community. On the platform X, Macron affirmed support for French Muslims, writing, “Racism and hatred based on religion can have no place in France. Freedom of worship cannot be violated.”
Details of the Violent Assault
The victim, a young Malian man in his twenties, died after being stabbed multiple times. Reports indicate the attacker filmed the horrific assault on a phone while shouting insults against Islam. The video briefly circulated online before being removed. Authorities have identified the suspect as Olivier, a French citizen of Bosnian origin, who is now a fugitive. Police have warned he is “potentially extremely dangerous.”
Outrage and Condemnation Spread
The violent mosque attack drew immediate condemnation from various organizations. The Representative Council of Jewish Institutions of France and the French Council of the Muslim Faith both denounced the killing. French Prime Minister François Bayrou described the incident as an “Islamophobic atrocity.” In response to the killing, a protest against Islamophobia is scheduled for Sunday evening in Paris.
Manhunt Launched for Suspect
Regional prosecutor Abdelkrim Grini warned the public that the attacker poses an ongoing threat. Grini emphasized the urgent need for the suspect’s capture. “It is essential to arrest him before he claims more victims,” the prosecutor stated. The manhunt and investigation into the fatal mosque attack are active, with authorities urging public vigilance.
Abdullah Korede
