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Villeurbanne to Reinstall ‘Justes’ Plaque After It Was Torn Down

Officials say the circumstances remain unclear, with no complaint filed.

Une plaque en hommage aux Justes de la Seconde Guerre mondiale a été arrachée dans un parc de Villeurbanne, dans la banlieue de Lyon, a indiqué mardi 19 août la mairie. Photo d’illustration.
La plaque avait été installée «il y a quelques mois en hommage aux Justes villeurbannais qui ont contribué à sauver des Juifs au péril de leur vie», précise la maire, Cédric Van Styvendael (PS).

Overview

  • The plaque honoring Villeurbanne residents who saved Jews under Vichy’s antisemitic laws was found ripped from the Square des Justes on August 17.
  • Mayor Cédric Van Styvendael condemned the act as “the marriage of cowardice and stupidity” and said the plaque will be reinstalled by the end of the week.
  • No graffiti or inscription was found at the site, according to the municipal statement.
  • City hall has not lodged a complaint as authorities work to clarify what occurred.
  • The removal is being reported in the context of recent antisemitic incidents, including the felling of an Ilan Halimi memorial tree near Paris.