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Paris Bans Muslim Gathering Amid Terror Threats and Security Concerns

4/3/2026

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Paris police have banned the Annual Gathering of Muslims of France from April 3 to 6 due to a major terrorist risk.
The ban follows a foiled bomb plot targeting the Bank of America in Paris, linked to Middle East tensions.
Police cited disruptions by far-right groups and the need for increased security.
The French interior ministry is drafting a law to address radical Islamist elements within Muslim groups.

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Paris police have banned the Annual Gathering of Muslims of France from April 3 to 6 due to a major terrorist risk.
The ban follows a foiled bomb plot targeting the Bank of America in Paris, linked to Middle East tensions.
Police cited disruptions by far-right groups and the need for increased security.
The French interior ministry is drafting a law to address radical Islamist elements within Muslim groups.