On Friday, the Paris Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant against Tariq Ramadan and decided to try the Islamic thinker in absentia, who has been absent since the start of his trial on Monday, on charges of rape.

Published on: 03/06/2026 - 17:43 Last updated: 03/06/2026 - 21:07

The Paris Criminal Court announced, on Friday, March 6, that Islamic thinker Tariq Ramadan was absent from his trial sessions on charges of rape, which began on Monday. An arrest warrant has been issued against him.

The defendant's lawyers left the courtroom after this decision was issued.

France 24/AFP

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