in Marseille, residents will participate in a march in honor of Mehdi Kessaci and hope for a “beginning” in the face of violence

Thousands of people were expected to gather at the roundabout where the 20-year-old was killed on Thursday, for a white demonstration without banners or slogans.

White march under high security. In Marseille, a tribute to Mehdi Kessaci will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday 21 November at the roundabout where a 20 year old youth was shot dead, Thursday 13 November in broad daylight by motorbike commandos. He wants to be a peacekeeper, and he is the younger brother of Amine Kessaci, an activist committed to fighting drug trafficking. A gathering that Mehdi Kessaci’s family wanted was silent, without banners or flags. Participants are also asked to wear white.

This murder occurred far outside the city. Many political figures will be present on Saturday afternoon, but also people from the Marseillais. Fadella Ouidef will be one of the spectators. He is a member of the association Art que en ciel, in a town in the northern district of Marseille. “We are fighting against the precariousness and against the neglect of the state and we will certainly lead another fight: against the silence imposed on us.he said. CThis family is experiencing a terrible tragedy. A tragedy experienced by hundreds of Marseille families. But when we understand the meaning of this murder, we tell ourselves that it is even worse. We attack those who criticize, in the worst possible way. This is a very strong signal sent to citizens. I think that’s all. So yeah, being there is very important. “

Flowers have been laid at the roundabout where the 20-year-old man was shot dead. For local residents who prefer not to be named, we must be on the side of the family, supporting them in facing drug dealers. “This touched our hearts because what happened was young people who had nothing to do with this because tomorrow, it could happen to anyone.”estimated by a local resident. “He has nothing to do because he wants to join the policecontinued another resident. Now he no longer tries to understand. He kills for no reason. They took lives in vain. They’re still very young.”

“This has to change for the next generation. I have a 10-year-old daughter and we want their future to be better.”

A resident of Marseille

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“We have to make it happensaid Laëtitia, another grieving town resident. We have to show that we have had enough and can no longer let it go. And I think this is important given what’s happening in Marseille, but also nationally with this violence. There are no limits anymore.” It’s necessary “A start, in Marseille and everywhere in France where drug trafficking is rampant”other residents urged. “Let us stand, let us fight, We must number in the thousands. We cannot silence a nation”launched activist Amine Kessaci, calling on people to pay tribute to his murdered younger brother.