French Student Protests Adopt 'Bismillah, c'est les ténèbres' Slogan Originating from Snapchat
A French-Arabic phrase, "Bismillah, c'est les ténèbres," has become a slogan among students protesting in France against issues like overcrowded classrooms and poor facilities. Originating from a Snapchat message suspected to be from undercover officers trying to infiltrate protest groups, the phrase mixes an Islamic blessing with French slang meaning "it's the darkness." The slogan has spread across Europe, including Belgium, Italy, and Germany, and is used by protesters to mock alleged police surveillance efforts.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 56/100.
Outlets measured: mint, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (42–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 21 Oct, 07:59 am. Other outlets followed.