UK: Sharp rise in Islamophobic attacks reported by London authorities
According to statistics cited by RFI, complaints about Islamophobic incidents have surged 31% in one year in London, amid growing tensions since 2023.
Islamophobic acts are multiplying across the United Kingdom, according to data reported by RFI. In London, complaints about Islamophobic incidents have increased by 31% over the past year, and 2026 could, according to the same information, exceed this already high level.
On a national scale, the trend is similar: Islamophobia has been steadily increasing since 2023, the year marked by the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, according to RFI.
The most recent statistics, cited by the outlet, indicate that a mosque is attacked every five days in the United Kingdom. This situation is causing growing concern among Muslims in the country about their future, RFI notes.
The report does not detail the exact source of these statistics nor the methodology used to establish them. British authorities were not directly cited in this excerpt regarding these figures.
Sources
- Les agressions islamophobes se multiplient au Royaume-Uni — RFI — Français
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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