Marseille’s Call for Justice Ahead of Landmark Building Collapse Trial
Kaouther Ben Mohamed, president of the Marseille en colère association, demands exemplary penalties ahead of the trial for the 2018 Rue d’Aubagne building collapse, which killed eight people. Scheduled from November 7 to December 18, the trial highlights ongoing concerns over inadequate housing conditions in the city. Ben Mohamed criticizes local and state officials for their inaction and calls for justice to deter future negligence by landlords. She stresses that the issue of substandard housing is a long-standing problem that extends beyond Marseille, urging for accountability and change in government policies.