France Intensifies Mosque Surveillance, Closes Two Under Anti-Terror Law

The closure and monitoring of these mosques were not the only measures taken as part of the implementation of this law. There are other measures such as provisions relating to security and hygiene. In this context, "30 places of worship are subject to closure measures and 7 procedures are underway," announced the Minister of the Interior.

As for the individual administrative control measures (Micas), 134 people were placed under house arrest in 2019, compared to 64 in 2018. Most of these people have been released from prison, convicted of terrorism, or have been radicalized in detention.

It should be noted that 107 requests for visits were made by the prefects to the judicial authorities. 78% of them were approved, leading to criminal proceedings against seven people.

Before the deputies, Christophe Castaner also said that 31 attacks have been thwarted since January 1, 2017 in France.