Racism

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• Widow Testifies in Trial of Alleged Racist Murder of Moroccan Man in Spain
  16 November 2023, by Prince

  The wife of Younes Bilal, the 38-year-old Moroccan coldly shot dead in Mazarrón (Murcia) in June 2021, said on Tuesday at the trial of the alleged murderer of her husband that the latter was well integrated into Spanish society, did not own firearms and had no previous history with the accused.
  The woman recounts that she was married to Younes for 11 years and they had an 8-year-old son. The three of them, as well as two other minor children of the woman from a previous relationship, (…)

• Great Mosque of Paris Distances Itself from Imam’s Comments on Anti-Semitism Surge
  15 November 2023, by Prince

  The Great Mosque of Paris has sought to distance itself from the remarks of Imam Abdelali Mamoun regarding the rise in anti-Semitic acts in France, stating that it has "full confidence" in the figures from the Ministry of the Interior.
  In a statement published on November 14 on its website, the Great Mosque of Paris recalled that "Imam Abdelali Mamoun is not the spokesperson for the Great Mosque of Paris and that he expresses himself in the media on a personal basis. His remarks do not (…)

• Spanish Jury Convicts Man in Fatal Shooting of Moroccan Immigrant, Motive Unclear
  23 November 2023, by Prince

  The alleged murderer of Younès Bilal, the 38-year-old Moroccan killed in Mazarrón (Murcia) in June 2021, was found guilty of the facts, but the racist nature of the crime was not established.
  The trial opened on Friday, November 10 and ended last Tuesday with the verdict of the popular jury, which recognized the guilt of the accused who shot three times at Younès in the night of June 13, 2021 in a bar in Mazarron (Murcia). In its decision, the jury recalls that the victim and the accused (…)

• Racist Abuse Halts Spanish Soccer Match, Moroccan Player Targeted
  23 November 2023, by Prince

  Violence and racist insults in football have become recurring problems in Spain in recent years. Last weekend, a player of Moroccan origin was subjected to racist insults during a match in Biscay, in northern Spain.
  In Biscay, several incidents have been recorded in recent months, particularly "in lower category matches," local sources told El Correo. The latest occurred last weekend in Erandio, during a match between Basamortu and Balmaseda B. The referee had to suspend the match after (…)

• Study: Third-Generation Immigrants in Flanders Face Ongoing Discrimination Despite Progress
  26 November 2023, by Said

  According to a recent study conducted by the Flemish government, despite notable progress in several areas, third-generation citizens of migrant origin still face discrimination in Flanders.
  This study, which Integration Minister Gwendolyn Rutten does not wish to comment on, reveals that a quarter of the Flemish population is of foreign origin.
  The third generation, representing around 150,000 people, shows little difference in certain areas compared to native Flemings. Their mastery of (…)

• Former Nice Coach Galtier Faces Trial Amid New Racism Allegations
  7 December 2023, by Said

  The former coach of OGC Nice, Christophe Galtier, is facing serious accusations of discrimination and moral harassment, with a trial scheduled in ten days.
  The newspaper L’Équipe returned to these allegations, initially revealed in April by RMC, which include racist and discriminatory remarks reported by Julien Fournier, former sports director of Nice. These accusations notably concern pressures exerted on Muslim players to make them not fast during Ramadan.
  New testimonies have further (…)

• Man Faces 3-Year Sentence for Anti-Moroccan Hate Speech on Social Media
  25 December 2023, by Said

  The public prosecutor’s office in Valence, specialized in hate crimes, has requested three years of detention against a man accused of disseminating false information on social networks targeting Muslims, particularly Moroccans.
  This decision aims to punish the dissemination of content likely to generate rejection and hostility. In addition to the prison sentence, a fine of 3,600 euros and a ban on working in the field of Education have been requested.
  The alleged facts occurred from (…)

• Morocco - DR Congo match: racist insults target Chancel Mbemba
  22 January 2024, by Sylvanus

  Congolese captain Chancel Mbemba was the target of racist insults on social media following the 1-1 draw between Morocco and DR Congo, which degenerated into a general brawl.
  Many internet users targeted Chancel Mbemba’s Instagram account to respond to his latest posts with monkey or gorilla emojis. Some of them also made racist comments. These racist insults were made following a heated altercation that took place between the captain of the Congolese and Walid Regragui, the coach of the (…)

• Morocco Coach Regragui Denies Racism Claims, Reveals Death Threats Amid AFCON Controversy
  24 January 2024, by Sylvanus

  Walid Regragui, coach of the Moroccan national team, discusses his altercation with the captain of the DR Congo team, Chancel Mbemba, and says that his family and he have received death threats. The Moroccan coach is accused of having made racist insults against the Leopard. Accusations that he firmly rejects.
  "We went a bit too far. There were no blows given. This controversy was a bit too exaggerated for 48 hours. Between coach and players we know each other. To say that I made racist (…)

• Moroccan Coach Regragui Receives Outpouring of Support Amid Racism Allegations
  24 January 2024, by Sylvanus

  Accused of racism after his altercation with the captain of the DR Congo team, Chancel Mbemba, the coach of the Atlas Lions, Walid Regragui, is receiving an avalanche of support.
  On the web, many Moroccan Internet users have launched and shared the hashtag "All with Regragui" to express their support for the coach of the Atlas Lions, accused of having made racist insults against Chancel Mbemba during the altercation between the two men at the end of the Morocco-DR Congo match on Sunday. (…)