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Thousands Protest in Lyon After Conservative Student's Death

2/21/2026

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Thousands protested in Lyon on February 21, 2026, over the alleged Antifa killing of Quentin Deranque (conservative student) during a protest against far-left MEP Rima Hassan.
Seven individuals have been charged, including several linked to the Young Guard Antifa cell.
National Rally leader Jordan Bardella condemned the violence and urged separation from La France Insoumise.
Lyon's Green Party mayor warned of violence, but the protest ended peacefully, with Deranque honored.

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Thousands protested in Lyon on February 21, 2026, over the alleged Antifa killing of Quentin Deranque (conservative student) during a protest against far-left MEP Rima Hassan.
Seven individuals have been charged, including several linked to the Young Guard Antifa cell.
National Rally leader Jordan Bardella condemned the violence and urged separation from La France Insoumise.
Lyon's Green Party mayor warned of violence, but the protest ended peacefully, with Deranque honored.