Thousands gather in Paris suburbs to remember racist attack victims
Several cities · pinned on Trappes, France · Oct 26, 2026
Is it still on?
NOIt was a one-day action on Oct 26.
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Summary in three lines
- Why they are protesting
- People gathered to pay tribute to the victims of a deadly racist gun attack and to protest against the normalisation of racist hatred.
- What they want
- Demonstrators called to reject racism and Islamophobia, demanding solidarity and an end to harmful ideologies.
- What changed
- Oct 26: Thousands gathered in Trappes, La Verrière, Paris, Lyon, and Marseille to honor attack victims.
Both sides
What protesters want
- Reject racism and Islamophobia
- Stand against the normalisation of racist hatred
Organised by: Human Rights League (LDH), SOS Racisme, Aider
The full story
Thousands of people gathered in Paris suburbs including Trappes and La Verrière, as well as in cities across France, to remember the victims of a deadly machine gun attack. The demonstrations were called by associations and trade unions such as the Human Rights League (LDH) and SOS Racisme to pay tribute to those affected and to condemn the normalisation of racist hatred. Local leaders, trade unions, anti-racism organisations, and politicians participated in the events. Authorities stated the suspect of the underlying shooting had targeted people based on race and religion. The gatherings concluded with tributes, speeches by figures like Trappes mayor Ali Rabeh, and the French national anthem.
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