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Marseille Gathers Under Tight Security for Mehdi Kessaci Vigil as Nationwide Tributes Planned

Prosecutors pursue an intimidation‑murder line linked to organized drug networks with the DZ Mafia under scrutiny but no public charges announced.

Overview

  • Thousands are expected from 3 p.m. at the Claudie‑Darcy roundabout for a silent gathering in Marseille, with police keeping the route and security posture discreet for safety.
  • Government spokesperson Maud Bregeon and City Minister Vincent Jeanbrun will attend alongside Assembly President Yaël Braun‑Pivet and party leaders from LFI, PS, Greens, Communists and LR.
  • About 25 cities are holding coordinated commemorations, with times and locations shared by the Conscience association founded by Amine Kessaci.
  • The inquiry, now handled by the national organized‑crime jurisdiction (Junalco), is examining a possible warning killing tied to activism, with media reporting suspicion toward the DZ Mafia and detainee Amine O.
  • Amine Kessaci remains under police protection and may not appear, as officials cite a narcotraffic threat comparable to terrorism and pledge stepped‑up action after a ministerial visit to Marseille.