France to Commemorate Teachers Killed in Terror Attacks

A national minute of silence will honor Dominique Bernard and Samuel Paty, with a special ceremony in Arras attended by government officials.

A public ceremony will be held in Arras on October 13 to mark the first anniversary of the attack that killed French teacher Dominique Bernard.
The ceremony, attended by Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau and Education Minister Anne Genetet, will feature cultural performances and tributes.
Dominique Bernard was killed in 2023 by Mohammed Mogouchkov, a former student with ties to radical Islamist groups.
A nationwide minute of silence will be observed in French schools on October 14 to honor both Dominique Bernard and Samuel Paty.
The French Education Minister emphasized the importance of these commemorations in fostering dialogue and reflection among students.