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Old June 18th, 2018 #1
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Default 'French Molenbeek' defies efforts to loosen Salafist grip

'French Molenbeek' defies efforts to loosen Salafist grip

Just a short drive from the opulence of Versailles Palace, a closed-off community of strictly conservative Muslims is posing the most visible challenge to French authorities hoping to stem the rise of homegrown extremists.

At first glance the town of Trappes, where urban renovation projects have replaced dozens of grim tower blocks, doesn't match the stereotype of poverty-stricken enclaves offering fertile ground to jihadist recruiters.

While never quite shaking off its rough reputation for drugs and violence, the town southwest of Paris has produced international football star Nicolas Anelka and popular French-Moroccan comedian Jamel Debbouze.

https://www.thelocal.fr/20180616/par...-salafist-grip
 
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