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Paul Myers

Seven charged over activist's death as France allows far-right memorial march

Supporters gather in France on 16 February 2026 after the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque. © AFP/Jean-Christophe Verhaegen

Seven men were charged on Friday over the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon, as authorities confirmed a memorial march will go ahead on Saturday under heavy police presence. France's far-right National Rally has told its elected officials not to attend.

Six men suspected of beating Deranque, 23, to death were charged with deliberate homicide and were in custody.

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