Racist Threats Target Two French Mayors of North African Descent
24 August 2020
Mohamed Boudjellaba, mayor of Givors and Yasmine Bouagga, mayor of the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, both of Maghrebi origin, are victims of racism.
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Racist Incident at Belgian Gas Station Sparks Outrage
22 August 2020
On an excursion in Flanders, Daniza, a Belgian, and her friend were victims of aggression and faced racist insults from a merchant who apparently has scores to settle with (…)
LGBTQ+ Moroccan Refugees Face Persecution in Spanish Enclave of Ceuta
18 August 2020
Many Moroccan homosexuals or bisexuals say they are victims of racism, violence and homophobia in Ceuta. Their tormentors would be Spaniards and local Moroccans who sometimes (…)
Racist Graffiti and Swastikas Deface Luxury Home in Former Water Tower, Owner Files Complaint
27 July 2020
An individual wrote and drew racist inscriptions, threats and swastikas on the perimeter wall of the former water tower converted into a luxury residence on the heights of (…)
12-Year-Old Arrested for Racist Messages to Premier League Star Wilfried Zaha
14 July 2020
A 12-year-old boy, an Aston Villa supporter, was arrested on Sunday by the English police. He would have sent racist insults to Crystal Palace player Wilfried Zaha.
German Student Challenges Racist Language in School Textbook, Sparks Debate
13 July 2020
Elias, a 17-year-old high school student in Germany, denounces the term "kanaké" used to refer to Arab, Turkish and Albanian migrants in a school textbook. He launches a (…)
Hundreds Rally in Brussels Against Headscarf Ban in Universities
7 July 2020
The march against the ban on wearing the veil in higher education institutions in Brussels took place on Sunday afternoon at the Mont des Arts. The protesters, who came in the (…)
Singer Camélia Jordana Addresses Controversial Police Violence Comments
7 July 2020
The singer Camélia Jordana clarified, on Monday, July 6, her remarks on police violence and racism made two months ago on the set of On n’est pas couché.
Far-Right Pundit Eric Zemmour Faces Trial for Alleged Hate Speech, Prosecutors Seek Fine
4 July 2020
Commentator Eric Zemmour was on trial since July 1 for public insult and incitement to racial hatred. If he is convicted and does not pay this fine, it could be converted into (…)
Protesters Demand Justice for Moroccan Teen’s Death in Spanish Custody
2 July 2020
A year after the death of Ilyas Tahiri, asphyxiated under the knee of a police officer, many people, members of civil society, trade unions and relatives of the young Moroccan, (…)