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France: Call for moment of silence in Assembly for gay teen killed in homophobic attack

From Libération · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A French politician called for a moment of silence in the National Assembly to honor Noahm, a 19-year-old who died after being beaten due to his sexual orientation.
  • The victim was reportedly attacked with homophobic insults in Metz on June 2.
  • The call for remembrance was made by the president of SOS Homophobie, Julia Torlet.

A French politician has called for a minute of silence in the National Assembly to commemorate Noahm, a 19-year-old who was killed because he was gay. The request, spearheaded by Yaël Braun-Pivet, president of the National Assembly, aims to honor the young man who was beaten to death with homophobic slurs in Metz on June 2.

Julia Torlet, president of SOS Homophobie, urged the assembly to pay tribute to Noahm, highlighting the brutal nature of the attack. The incident has brought renewed attention to anti-LGBTQ+ violence in France, sparking outrage and demands for action.

This call for remembrance underscores the ongoing struggle against homophobia and discrimination. SOS Homophobie has consistently advocated for greater protections and awareness regarding hate crimes targeting the LGBTQ+ community. The organization seeks to ensure that such tragedies are not forgotten and that justice is pursued.

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Originally published by Libération in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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