Muslims Target Christians and Jews in Nice: Senegalese Migrant Shouts 'Allah' at Notre-Dame Basilica, Armed Moroccan Interrupts Rosh Hashanah Celebration

Nice, France – September 18, 2023: A wave of tension and fear gripped the city of Nice this past weekend as two separate incidents involving religious gatherings were marred by disruption and threats. In one incident, a Senegalese Muslim migrant burst into the Notre Dame Basilica during Mass, shouting “Allah,” In another, a Moroccan Muslim man armed with a knife attempted to infiltrate a Jewish New Year celebration.

The disturbance at the Notre Dame Basilica occurred on Sunday, September 17, when an unidentified man suddenly interrupted a Mass by shouting “Allah.” The incident prompted the sacristan to activate the assault alarm, leading municipal police officers to swiftly apprehend the disruptor. The man, identified as Djily D., a 46-year-old Senegalese national with a clean immigration status, had a history of criminal charges for “violence with a weapon.” During his arrest, a quantity of cannabis resin was discovered in his possession. Fortunately, his interruption did not incite panic among the worshipers, and the Mass was able to continue after the incident.

Meanwhile, another incident unfolded during the Jewish New Year celebration, known as Rosh HaShanah, on the same day. The celebration, which spans two days and involves various rituals, was being held on the beach in front of the Le Méridien Hotel in Nice. However, the festivities were disrupted when a 29-year-old Moroccan man named Saïd C., who was in the country illegally, attempted to enter the ceremony. While he did not issue any direct threats, he was found to be carrying a knife at the time of his apprehension by police.

Local authorities were responsible for securing the event, and their prompt action led to Saïd C.’s arrest. The disruption raised concerns among attendees, and heightened security measures were implemented.

In light of these incidents, both migrants have been placed in police custody. Saïd C. not only faces charges related to his illegal immigration status but has also been subjected to an obligation to leave French territory (OQTF). Djily D. is under investigation for drug possession and may face additional charges related to his intrusion into the basilica.

The incidents have alarmed local communities and raised questions about the security of religious gatherings in the region. Furthermore, these incidents again highlight the security concerns French citizens face due to the left-wing government’s open border policies. Authorities claim to be conducting thorough investigations into both cases, yet they are once again ignoring the genuine threat that Islamic migrants pose to non-Muslims. Police are also working to determine if these incidents are connected to larger security concerns.