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French Islamic community fears backlash following Paris attacks

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Barbes is a Parisian neighbourhood with a high percentage of Muslim residents. As in other parts of the French capital, the streets were quiet following Friday’s attacks. <br /><br /> Euronews spoke to Rachid, a 30-year-old Moroccan immigrant who calls Paris home. He has fallen on hard times and fears his situation may worsen if there is a backlash against the North African community in France due to the recent action of Jihadist terrorists. <br /><br /> “It’s going to be hard for people like me to find a job,” explained Rachid. “I’d like to give all north Africans, all Muslims some advice – they should express their solidarity and protest against everything that these people are doing.”<br /><br /> France is home to Europe’s largest Muslim population, with discrimination against the community a common complaint. <br /><br /> Since Friday, security has been increased, only accentuating the feeling of unease among a section of society under scrutiny. <br /><br /> “Since I arrived here in 2000, I’ve never been stopped and checked befo

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