French student protesters adopt slogan mocking authorities
By The BriefBrief
Young people at recent demonstrations in France have adopted the slogan “Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres,” meaning “In the name of God, it’s the darkness.” The phrase mocks authorities’ attempts to stifle their cause and is seen as shorthand for a generational divide.
WHO:Young people protesting in France
WHAT:adopted a slogan mocking authorities’ attempts to stifle their cause
WHEN:Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 7:55 PM ET
WHERE:France
WHY:The slogan was adopted to mock authorities’ attempts to stifle the protesters’ cause.
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