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Thousands march in Marseille after killing of activist’s brother shocks France

Amine Kessaci, center, attends a gathering in homage to his brother Mehdi Kessaci at the roundabout where he was murdered, and to protest against drug trafficking, in Marseille, southern France, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Philippe Magoni) - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Thousands have marched in Marseille, France, to denounce drug trafficking after the killing of an activist's brother sent shockwaves across the country. Mehdi Kessaci, 20, was killed last week in a shooting officials believe was ordered by drug criminals to intimidate or punish his older brother, Amine, a prominent anti-drugs campaigner.

An estimated 6,000 people, many dressed in white, gathered behind a 'Justice for Mehdi' banner. They observed a minute of silence and raised hands in rejection of drug violence, with politicians from across the political spectrum also joining the demonstration.

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