💨 Abstract

A Moroccan man, Hamdi H., lit his cigarette with the flame of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris. The incident, captured on video, sparked outrage in France. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau and War Veterans Minister Patricia Miralles condemned the act as despicable desecration. Hamdi H., who is homeless and has a criminal record, admitted to the offense and faces potential imprisonment and a fine.

Courtesy: Gergana Krasteva