Has the latest investigative book by French-Moroccan journalist Nassira El Moaddem in Blanc-Mesnil ended up provoking the ire of the town's former mayor to the point of receiving death threats? Also a Republican senator, Thierry Meignen is the subject of a complaint from the author and her publisher following remarks made in an interview.
Following the circulation of shocking videos showing teenagers brutally torturing animals, the main minor featured in the clips has been identified as a resident of Sidi Yahya El Gharb. Human rights organizations involved in the case are calling for legal action against him and urging greater awareness of animal welfare.