US EditionTrump Administration Denounces 'Terrorism' in France After Activist's Killing
Two suspects aged 20 and 25 face intentional homicide charges after Quentin Deranque, a far-right activist, died following a protest clash linked to antifascist militants, prosecutors said.
- A French far-right activist, Quentin Deranque, was killed by suspected hard-left militants in Lyon, which the U.S. State Department suggested might count as terrorism.
- Two people aged 20 and 25 have been charged with intentional homicide in relation to Deranque's fatal beating, while a third suspect has been charged with complicity.
- The killing has fomented tensions in France ahead of upcoming municipal elections and presidential polls where the far-right National Rally party is seen as having its best chance yet at winning the top job.
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The U.S. State Department said it is watching closely the case of a French far-right activist killed by suspected hard-left militants, suggesting it might count as terrorism, in comments that may stir fresh tensions between Paris and Washington.
Radio France Internationale
Trump administration denounces 'terrorism' in France after activist's killing
US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday denounced "terrorism" and left-wing violence in France as French police braced for a weekend rally for a slain far-right activist.
"When we decide to kill people for their opinions instead of persuading them, we place ourselves outside civilization," wrote X the Under-Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, Sarah Rogers, pointing out that the United States is following this case "nearly".
Murder of right-wing activist in France, mass protests expected
In France, rallies and marches are planned in several cities over the weekend in response to the murder of 23-year-old Quentin Drank, who was beaten to death in Lyon last week. To date, 11 people have been detained on suspicion of involvement in the beating of Dranka. The investigation is ongoing. The actions were announced […]
The North American government condemned the murder in France by young Quentin Deranque for extreme-left soldiers, adding to accompanying the "near case".
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