France: A rally in support of an imam deported to Algeria for glorifying terrorism; Abderrahim Sayah was, among other things, “accused of providing false identity papers to those responsible for the terrorist attacks” in Paris

On the way to a controversial gathering. On Sunday, June 25, a peaceful demonstration “in honor” of Abderrahim Sayah, an imam accused of being a “leader of Salafism” and deported to Algeria about ten days ago, is planned for 1 pm in the commune of Hautmont (northern France).

Mohamed Dahmane, a former professional footballer, had called for the gathering via social networks.

This imam, had founded the cultural association “Assalem” in 2014 and was involved in the founding of the As-Sunnah mosque in Hautmont. According to the eviction order, this place was “known for spreading a Wahabbite Salafist Islam” and supported “armed jihad” and “violence” against Christians and Jews, before the mosque was closed in 2018.

Abderrahim Sayah was also on trial for violent acts against a firefighter in 2019, repeated death threats against his father-in-law, a former police officer, in 2021 and threats with a handgun against a man the same year. He always defended himself by saying he was a “man of peace” and had “always fought against terrorism.” CNews

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