21-05-2025
No Muslim zone: France posters spark outrage
ALBAWABA - France recently witnessed an abundance of Islamophobic and far-right posters in the city of Orléans, including its university premises. The posters featured slogans such as "Muslim-free zone" and "Good night, left" written in bold, sparking outrage among human rights activists.
Pictures of the posters started flooding social media on May 14, targeting Muslims and leftists with symbols banning Islamic practices like praying, women's head scarves (hijab), sheikhs, and dhabihah. According to Al Jazeera Plus France, the posters also featured a website created in the Normandy region in 2024. However, the website has been reported and is no longer accessible.
The city of Orléans announced that it's taking the necessary measures by filing a complaint against the unknown individuals responsible for the posters. Local prosecutors were notified, and several French politicians condemned the act.
Des autocollants islamophobes et néonazis ont été découverts dans le centre-ville d'Orléans et sur le campus universitaire. Sur certains d'entre eux, des slogans tels que 'Zone interdite aux musulmans' ou 'Bonne nuit, la gauche' ciblent explicitement la communauté musulmane et la… — AJ+ français (@ajplusfrancais) May 15, 2025
The posters sparked outrage and shock among the citizens of Orléans as many took to social media and condemned the act. A social media user wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter), "That said, what a shame for our poor France, which is falling back into its Nazi ways. Same atmosphere, same ideology, same beginnings of propaganda."
On the contrary, several others took to the posters' defense, stating that they want Muslims out of France. A social media user wrote, "This doesn't shock the locals, lol. Nobody wants you here."
Another added, "Where can I buy these stickers?"
Several others claimed, without providing proof, that the posters are a result of an escalating religious conflict between the Jews and Muslims in France.
