France: Green star to oppose Islam debate
Abderahmane Dahmane, Sarkozy's former diversity adviser, called on Muslims today to wear a green star (FR) to protest the debate on secularism proposed by the UMP.
A statement issued by Dahmane and Hassan Ben M'Barek, spokesperson for Banlieues Respect, which presents itself as a union of associations but who influence seems limited, said that the green star on their clothing will show that Muslims in France have decided to demand the cancellation of the debate on Islam and the end of UMP Islamophobia.
President Nicolas Sarkozy confirmed Monday in a meeting with UMP leaders that the debate on secularism will take place.
