France opens probe into creator platform Mym over suspected rule breaches

How a suspected police infiltration in France became a protest meme was the focus of a viral slogan, "Bismillah, it's the darkness". This phrase, attributed to a Snapchat message, gained traction among students during protests against various issues, including school shortages and racial stereotypes. The message, which made no sense, was seen as a clumsy attempt by police to imitate Gen Z's online language and infiltrate protest groups.

Students began mocking the phrase, turning it into a symbol of their protests and the racial stereotypes it exposed. The phrase, which has no religious meaning, became a popular meme, appearing on social media, protest placards, and demonstrations.