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Issued on: 21/02/2026 - 08:56Modified: 21/02/2026 - 15:25

People gather to take part in a march in tribute to Quentin Deranque, a young far-right activist beaten to death during a violent assault by hard-left activists, in Lyon, France, February 21, 2026 People gather to take part in a march in tribute to Quentin Deranque, a young far-right activist beaten to death during a violent assault by hard-left activists, in Lyon, France, February 21, 2026. ยฉ Nicolas Economou, REUTERS

A tribute rally for slain far-right activist Quentin Deranque,ย who was fatally beaten in a street brawl between ultranationalist and anti-fascist militants, began in Lyon on Saturday. French President Emmanuel Macron earlier called for calm at the rally, where authorities have deployed a large police presence amid security concerns. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP and Reuters)

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