Tense First Day in Aix Court as Amine Kessaci Faces Accused Amine Oualane

In the courtroom of the Bouches-du-Rhône assizes in Aix-en-Provence, Amine Kessaci sat beside his mother while armed guards stood nearby. He maintained a steady demeanor, repeatedly stating he never looked away. The atmosphere was charged as he faced Amine Oualane, the defendant in the case. Kessaci’s mother, who has already lost two sons, showed visible concern for her remaining child. The trial’s opening day highlighted the personal stakes for the family.