Daijiworld Media Network - Paris

Paris, Apr 3: The French authorities have banned the 40th edition of the Annual Meeting of Muslims of France, scheduled from April 3 to April 6 at the Paris–Le Bourget Exhibition Centre, citing security risks.

Paris police chief Patrice Faure announced the decision on X, stating that the ban was issued at the request of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez. “This decision is set within a national and international context marked by heightened tensions and an increased level of terrorist alert, risks of public disorder, and a large police presence on the streets in the coming days,” he said.

The move follows heightened security measures in Paris after authorities foiled a bomb attack on Bank of America's offices last weekend, amid rising tensions related to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Makhlouf Mameche, head of the organising body, confirmed the ban and said his organisation plans to legally challenge the decision.