Belgian Police Arrest Controversial French Imam Wanted for Deportation
1 October 2022
Targeted by a European arrest warrant issued by the French justice system, the Moroccan-origin imam Hassan Iquioussen has just been arrested near Mons in Belgium.
Expulsion
Spain Deports Two Moroccans, Including Imam, Over Alleged Extremism
27 September 2022
Spain has expelled to Morocco two Moroccans, including an imam, aged 68 and 32, due to their alleged involvement in cases of religious extremism and apology for terrorism.
Morocco Signals Willingness to Accept Controversial Imam Facing Expulsion from France
8 September 2022
The issue of the expulsion of imam Hassan Iquioussen from France to Morocco continues to be at the heart of exchanges between the two countries. On Wednesday, the Minister of (…)
Former Imam’s Wedding Postponed Amid Expulsion Threat and Investigation
6 September 2022
The mayor of Hautmont informed a former Muslim place of worship leader, threatened with expulsion, of the decision to postpone the celebration of his wedding initially (…)
Son Claims Knowledge of Fugitive Imam’s Whereabouts as French Authorities Search
6 September 2022
While the imam of Lourches Hassan Iquioussen is still untraceable since the validation by the Council of State of the opinion of his expulsion from French territory to Morocco, (…)
Moroccan Family in Cherbourg Fights Deportation, Gains Local Support
5 September 2022
Facing expulsion, a Moroccan family has received the support of associations and politicians in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin (Manche).
Hundreds Rally in Support of Imam Facing Expulsion from France
4 September 2022
The "Perspectives Musulmanes" collective organized a demonstration on Saturday in support of the imam of Lourches Hassan Iquioussen, who is the subject of an expulsion order (…)
Supporters Rally in Paris Against Expulsion of Controversial Imam Iquioussen
3 September 2022
The association "Perspectives Musulmanes" is organizing a demonstration of support for the imam of Lourches, Hassan Iquioussen targeted by an expulsion order from France (…)
France-Morocco Tensions Rise Over Imam Expulsion and Visa Issues
2 September 2022
Morocco’s refusal to accept the Moroccan imam Hassan Iquioussen on its soil has further clouded its relations with France. The Kingdom is accusing France, among other things, (…)
European Arrest Warrant Issued for Controversial Imam Facing Expulsion from France
2 September 2022
Missing since the Council of State validated his expulsion, the Moroccan imam Hassan Iquioussen is now the subject of a European arrest warrant.