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France has been the hardest hit in Europe by terrorist attacks. Five years ago, on November 13, 2015, 130 people were killed in a multiple Islamist attack. Terrorists have entry in the Bataclan auditorium in Paris and dozens of young people were shot and killed coming At a concert. France has never overcome the impact of that tragedy. But two men were united forever by that attack. It is remarkable for many French. his fight against and promote reconciliation. See a report from “Focus Europa”, a project by Digi24 and Deutsche Welle. The show airs on Friday at 11:30 p.m. and resumes on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
France suffered a national trauma: the Bataclan attack. 90 audience members, mostly young, were brutally murdered in the heart of Paris by a commando of Islamist terrorists. One of the attackers was Samy amimour, 28, shot by police before exploding.
Five years later, we headed to Liège, Belgium, where we meet Samy’s father. Azdyne Amimour still doesn’t know how do I get there your son to participate in the attack.
Cum sa radicalizat Samy Amimour?
„It was terrible. So many dead, so many innocent people. I was angry. I was angry. I wondered why so much lack of gratitude. We gave everything to our children and they did it to usSays Azdyne Amimour, the father of one of the perpetrators of the Bataclan attack.
Even today she doesn’t know why her son became a terrorist. Samy, a former law student, worked as a bus driver. He radicalized in alone months. Azdyne says she can barely look at the photos with him. The memories are too painful.
In 2013, cwhen his son left suddenly In Syria, Azdyne followed him and tried to persuade him to return home.
“She was like a zombie. I spent four or five days there, but she barely said a word. I asked her a few questions, but she refused to answer.”says Azdyne Amimour.
In the end, there was nothing left for him to do. Homecoming.
The terrorist’s father wants to understand
On November 13, 2015, several simultaneous terrorist attacks occurred in Paris, killing 130 people.
Lola Salines, one of the victims, he was only 28 years old. meenergetic and lively, Venice at the Bataclan concert with some friends. Ceven now, after five years, his father misses him as he did on the first day.
“Lola liked to play Roller Derby. Here she is with her team!” Says George Salines, showing a photo.
Despite the pain and anger, Georges Salines agreed to speak with Azdyne Amimour, who contacted him a year and a half ago.
“He wanted to meet me, he was trying to contact the families of all of his son’s victims, he wanted to talk to them and apologize to them. Even more interesting was that she wanted us to help him understand what had happened to his son. “says George Salines.
„He wanted to share his pain and explain that we are not a family of terrorists. In a way, I also felt like a victim, even Samy was someone’s victim.“Explains Azdyne Amimour.
Wounds that will never heal. “We only have words”
The terrorist’s father suggested that they write a book together, one in which the parents tell their stories. “Only the words we have left” – that’s what it’s called volumethe It brings together the things these people have in common.
„I am very interested in the fight against terrorism and the accomplices of terrorists, and I no longer want innocent people to be victims of this fight. It seems counterproductive to me. So I wanted to show that you can even talk to the parents of a terrorist. “says Georges Salines.
Now, five years after the attack, Georges Salines and his family are struggling to lead a normal life in Paris.
In contrast, Azdyne Amimour spends a lot of time alone in his Liège apartment. During the interview, he spoke in particular about his experiences as a film producer, singer and businessman in different countries. ANDand less of his son or about what prompted him to commit an act of terrorism.
Lola’s father, Georges Salines, tells us what could influence this attitude: “Well, Azdyne did not see or understand everything about his son, and when it comes to education, anyone would be inclined to say that he must have been wrong in some part. But I don’t think those mistakes were made on purpose. And in the end, who can claim to have done a better job? “
The wounds will never fully heal. But for Georges Salines and Azdyne Amimour, at least one sign of reconciliation is important.
Editor: Luana Pavaluca
