1,000 Flood Paris Streets to Protest Migrant Death in Custody
El Hacen Diarra, 35, was forcibly detained on Jan. 14 in an incident captured on video and circulated across social media platforms. The footage sparked immediate outrage and calls for reform from anti-police brutality organizations throughout France.
Diarra's relatives joined the silent demonstration, which unfolded under heavy police monitoring. Protesters hoisted signs declaring "Justice for El Hacen Diarra" and "No justice, no peace" as they pressed authorities for answers.
Law enforcement officers arrested Diarra in Paris' 20th arrondissement on suspicion of resisting detention and allegedly carrying "a brown substance resembling cannabis" along with "forged administrative documents."
His family maintains he endured brutal treatment outside the migrant workers' residence where he stayed. Video recorded by nearby residents captured two uniformed officers repeatedly striking an individual lying on the pavement.
In footage later reviewed at the family's request, Diarra can be heard stating "You are suffocating me."
Paris prosecutors revealed that officer body cameras failed to record the incident due to dead batteries.
Authorities have initiated an investigation on charges of "causing death through intentional violence by a person representing public authority."
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez rejected proposals to temporarily sideline the officers involved, while Diarra's family continues demanding their immediate arrest.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
