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French Interior Ministry Reports Sharp Rise in Anti-Muslim Incidents

New government data shows anti-Muslim acts increased by 88% during 2025, with authorities reporting a significant rise in assaults, threats and other hostile actions that have intensified concerns over social cohesion and religious intolerance.
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