Initially, they were numerous to have signed the tribune to denounce the stigmatization of the Moslems, at the origin of this demonstration. But the presence of a person suspected of being close to the Muslim Brotherhood, or a small sentence in the text denouncing liberticidal laws in France, has sown doubt to the point that the left is now scattered and divided on his participation in the demonstration against Islamophobia, scheduled Sunday in Paris.
The Socialist Party has decided: it will not go to the demonstration but it plans to organize a larger rally against racism and anti-Semitism. He appeals to all the republican forces on the left.
3/3 We condemn anti-Muslim racism. So far we will not participate in the manifestation of 10.11. The secular laws of the Republic are not "draconian". They guarantee freedom of conscience and religious freedom, such as the right to criticize religions. pic.twitter.com/lzbPIwW37e
- Socialist Party (@partisocialist) November 6, 2019Jean-Luc Mélenchon indicates his support for the event
But the PS has already received a dismissal from Jean-Luc Mélenchon on Twitter. "What is the meaning of this dispersion? The PS will have to argue," he wrote. The insubordinate leader of France has fully indicated his support for the Sunday demonstration, but he has not yet said whether he will participate in the event or not.
The lonely PS summons another date on the eve of a unitary march against the hatred of Muslims. What is the meaning of this dispersion? The PS will have to argue.
- Jean-Luc Mélenchon (@JLMelenchon) November 8, 2019In his ranks, François Ruffin and Adrien Quatennens finally gave up participating in Sunday's rally. Eric Coquerel or Clémentine Autain have confirmed their presence.
The divided PCF
The Communist Party, meanwhile, called Thursday to protest despite the reluctance of his national secretary Fabien Roussel, who will not participate in the demonstration. It does not recognize itself in the term "islamophobia", one says to the party.