France: Five men on trial for murder of anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci's brother

France: Five men on trial for murder of anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci's brother

In France, the trial of five men accused of murdering the brother of anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci is under way. Amine Kessaci, originally known as an environmental activist, became a prominent figure in the fight against drug-related crime after losing two of his brothers to violence linked to drug trafficking. The defendants face the possibility of life imprisonment. The verdict is expected on Monday, November…

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Issued on: 12/11/2026 - 15:20Modified: 12/11/2026 - 15:21

In France, the trial of five men accused of murdering the brother of anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci is under way. Amine Kessaci, originally known as an environmental activist, became a prominent figure in the fight against drug-related crime after losing two of his brothers to violence linked to drug trafficking. The defendants face the possibility of life imprisonment. The verdict is expected on Monday, November 16. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Angela Diffley tells us more.

In brief

To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Issued on: 12/11/2026 - 15:20Modified: 12/11/2026 - 15:21 In France, the trial of five men accused of murdering the brother of anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci is under way. Amine Kessaci, originally known as an environmental activist, became a prominent figure in the fight against drug-related crime after losing two of his brothers to violence linked to drug trafficking.

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