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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

A placard, double standards Stop. Rally organized by the Confederation Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

A placard reading, State/FNSEA co-management is killing farmers, with activists. Rally organized by the Confederation Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

An activist with a placard, Stop double standards, Confederation Paysanne activists facing police forces. Rally organized by the Confederation Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

An activist with a placard, Stop double standards, Confederation Paysanne activists facing police forces. Rally organized by the Confederation Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

A placard reading, Our End Will Be Your Hunger. Confederation Paysanne. Rally organized by the Confederation Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

A placard reading, State/FNSEA co-management is killing farmers, with activists. Rally organized by the Confederation Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

A poster on the back of a Confederation Paysanne activist, Decent income FOR farmers. Rally organized by the Confederation Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Rally organized by the Confédération Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Rally organized by the Confédération Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Rally organized by the Confédération Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gathering for Iran in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 03 January 2026 A small gathering was held in Amsterdam on Saturday as protesters assembled in a central area of the city to show support related to developments in Iran. Participants carried signs and voiced their views during the peaceful demonstration, drawing attention from passersby as the group called for international awareness and solidarity. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Vosges

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT-RHIN (68) - THE MUNSTER VALLEY IN WINTER, ENVELOPED BY FROST, SNOW AND MIST, REVEALS A PEACEFUL AND MYSTERIOUS ALSATIAN LANDSCAPE IN THE VOSGES MOUNTAINS, WHERE WINDING ROADS MEANDER THROUGH VILLAGES COVERED IN WHITE. Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A statue of the Virgin Mary is seen at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A statue of the Virgin Mary is seen at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

The graves of the seven monks assassinated in 1996 are seen at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

The graves of the seven monks assassinated in 1996 are seen at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

The graves of the seven monks assassinated in 1996 are seen at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A statue of the Virgin Mary is seen at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A statue of the Virgin Mary is seen at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A statue of the Virgin Mary is seen at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A statue of the Virgin Mary is seen at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A view of the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A view of the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM