Why are French protesters chanting ‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’?
Summary
Protests in France involve students and others unhappy about education and living costs. A chant, “Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres,” has become popular, mocking police attempts to infiltrate protest groups and highlighting accusations of racial stereotyping by police.Key Facts
- The protests in France include students demanding better education and groups opposing high living costs.
- The chant “Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres” means “In the name of God, it’s the darkness” but is used as a slogan mocking police behavior.
- Police have been accused of racial stereotyping and trying to infiltrate protest social media groups using slang and Arabic words.
- The police inspectorate has opened many investigations into alleged police violence during the protests.
- The slogan originated from a Snapchat message believed to be from undercover officers, though this is unconfirmed.
- The chant has spread to other countries like Italy and Belgium amid similar protests.
- The protests have sparked discussions on Islamophobia and racial stereotypes in France.
- Reports show a big increase in Islamophobic acts in France in early 2025 compared to 2024.
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