France's Authorities Detain Two Minors Accused of Antisemitic Plot
Two minors, one of whom is a Russian national from the Chechen republic, have been arrested in Paris over suspicions of plotting an antisemitic attack. The 16-year-old Russian boy moved to France with his mother four years ago but has apparently not adapted well to his new surroundings.
According to judicial and press sources, the young man posted a photo on WhatsApp showing himself holding a knife, stating that he was determined to kill Jews in five days. He also communicated with another minor resident of the Paris region, threatening to target a place of worship dedicated to Judaism.
The detained minors have been taken into custody over these disturbing threats, which highlighted concerns about the growing presence of far-right and extremist ideologies among young people in France.
Two minors, one of whom is a Russian national from the Chechen republic, have been arrested in Paris over suspicions of plotting an antisemitic attack. The 16-year-old Russian boy moved to France with his mother four years ago but has apparently not adapted well to his new surroundings.
According to judicial and press sources, the young man posted a photo on WhatsApp showing himself holding a knife, stating that he was determined to kill Jews in five days. He also communicated with another minor resident of the Paris region, threatening to target a place of worship dedicated to Judaism.
The detained minors have been taken into custody over these disturbing threats, which highlighted concerns about the growing presence of far-right and extremist ideologies among young people in France.