French Far Left Under Pressure After Far-Right Protester's Killing in Lyon
The French far-left party is facing significant pressure following the killing of a far-right protester in Lyon, just weeks before nationwide local elections.
19 Feb, 16:32 — 19 Feb, 18:37
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French far left under pressure after killing of far-right protester in Lyon
French prosecutor seeks homicide charges in killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque
French prosecutor seeks murder charges over killing of far-right activist
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French prosecutor seeks murder charges over killing of far-right activist
Political tensions rise after fatal attack at protest in Lyon as Emmanuel Macron hits out over remarks by Italian PM A French prosecutor is seeking murder charges against seven suspects in the fatal beating of a far-right activist that has fuelled political anger beyond France’s borders, prompting Emmanuel Macron to tell Italy’s far-right prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, to keep out of French affairs. Quentin Deranque, 23, died from head injuries after being attacked by at least six people on the sidelines of a far-right protest in Lyon on 12 February. Most of the 11 suspects who have been detained are from far-left movements. Continue reading...
By Agence France-Presse in Lyon
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Seven people, including a parliamentary assistant linked to France’s far-left political party France Unbowed (LFI), have been charged with murder following the death of a 23-year-old far-right activist after violent clashes in Lyon, a French prosecutor said Thursday.
By FRANCE 24
Read full article →French far left under pressure after killing of far-right protester in Lyon
Crisis for France Unbowed party comes only weeks ahead of nationwide local elections
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