Amine Kessaci, 22, is resolute in his mission to confront drug violence after the murder of his younger brother Mehdi, echoing the tragedy of his elder brother Brahim's death five years ago. In his opinion piece for Le Monde, he declares, 'Yesterday I lost my brother. Today I speak out.' He critiques the intimidation tactics employed by drug traffickers, stating that they seek to silence and control the resistance among communities.
With the French government acknowledging a new level of violence in their war on drugs, Kessaci's story shines a spotlight on the urgent issues facing Marseille, where drug-related violence has been escalating. He expressed his fears after receiving police warnings about threats against his life, prompting him to attend his brother's funeral under police protection and wearing a bulletproof vest.
In the wake of Mehdi's murder, which is viewed as a turning point in the drug wars, Kessaci calls for action to address the drug trafficking problem in France, where the market has seen exponential growth. Government statistics reveal a staggering operation involving approximately €7 billion annually, with increasing numbers of drug users across the nation.
As Amine vows to persist in his fight and supports the call for comprehensive drug laws, his journey exemplifies the resilience of individuals who refuse to be intimidated by violence and corruption.
With the French government acknowledging a new level of violence in their war on drugs, Kessaci's story shines a spotlight on the urgent issues facing Marseille, where drug-related violence has been escalating. He expressed his fears after receiving police warnings about threats against his life, prompting him to attend his brother's funeral under police protection and wearing a bulletproof vest.
In the wake of Mehdi's murder, which is viewed as a turning point in the drug wars, Kessaci calls for action to address the drug trafficking problem in France, where the market has seen exponential growth. Government statistics reveal a staggering operation involving approximately €7 billion annually, with increasing numbers of drug users across the nation.
As Amine vows to persist in his fight and supports the call for comprehensive drug laws, his journey exemplifies the resilience of individuals who refuse to be intimidated by violence and corruption.
