We will not know Sonia’s face or first and last name. He is protected by a special status – and his identity kept secret – to ensure his safety. And for good reason. It was he who helped the police find the escaped terrorist Abdelhamid Abaaoud – whose cousin Hasna he was protecting – after the attacks of November 13, 2015. Hero of the film “November 13, Sonia’s choice”, a documentary fiction directed by David André and Violette Lazard for Capa and broadcast this Thursday, November 13 at 21:10, on France 2.
Amazingly, we were able to interview him over the phone, but without being able to record his voice, which also had to remain confidential. His lawyer, Me Samia Maktouf, confirmed this.
