Illegal Immigrant Under 'Deportation Order' Kills 12-Year-Old Girl... France Engulfed in Immigration Debate

Algerian Woman in Her 20s Imprisoned for Murder, Rape, and Torture
Right-Wing Politicians Say "Lenient Immigration Policies Cause Tragedy"

In France, tributes continue for 12-year-old girl 'Lola,' who was brutally murdered. This is not related to the specific content of the article in the photo. Photo by Pixabay.

[Asia Economy Reporter Bang Je-il] The French society has been plunged into sorrow after the body of a 12-year-old girl showing signs of torture was found in an abandoned travel bag in a residential area of Paris.

French authorities arrested and are investigating a 24-year-old Algerian woman on suspicion of murdering the 12-year-old girl named 'Lola,' whose body was recovered on the 14th (local time) from the courtyard of an apartment complex in the 19th arrondissement of Paris.

◆ Only 1 out of 10 'expulsion orders' related to illegal residency is enforced

The woman was captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage at the entrance of the apartment where the travel bag containing the body was found, seen together with Lola. A few hours later, she was again caught on CCTV carrying heavy luggage including the travel bag, leading to her identification as a suspect. She is currently detained in a prison in southern Paris on charges of murder, sexual assault, and torture. A man in his 40s who assisted in moving the body was also arrested.

Investigators stated that the cause of Lola’s death was asphyxiation due to neck compression, and the autopsy revealed wounds on various parts of her body, including her face, back, and neck, which appeared to be signs of torture.

Outraged Paris residents placed flowers and candles at the crime scene to mourn the deceased girl. French President Emmanuel Macron summoned the girl’s parents to the ?lys?e Palace to offer condolences and promised support.

Meanwhile, the suspect, known as 'Dahbia B,' was revealed to be an illegal immigrant who had received an expulsion order, sparking political debate over immigration policies in France.

The suspect entered France six years ago as a student. Her residency permit had expired, and she was stopped from leaving at a French airport in August. She was then issued an 'OQTF' (Obligation de Quitter le Territoire Fran?ais) order, requiring her to leave France within one month, according to the BBC.

She reportedly received the 'OQTF' order because she had no prior criminal record, but the BBC pointed out that only one out of ten such orders is actually enforced.

◆ Right-wing politicians criticize the government’s lax immigration policy

On the 18th, BBC, The Guardian, and others reported that right-wing politicians criticized the government, claiming that the lax immigration policy led to the girl’s death after the suspect was identified as an immigrant woman who had received an expulsion order.

Right-wing politicians launched a full-scale offensive, saying this incident exposes the government’s lax immigration policy and lack of public security.

Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally (RN) and a prominent far-right figure in France, said, "The suspect who committed such barbaric acts should not have been allowed to stay in France. Too many crimes are being committed by illegal immigrants," and criticized the government, asking, "Why can’t you stop uncontrolled and secretive immigration?"

?ric Zemmour, a far-right figure who ran as a candidate in the last presidential election, also defined the incident as a 'murder of a French citizen' and raised his voice, saying the government pushed the girl to her death.

Interior Minister G?rald Darmanin warned against the rhetoric of far-right figures trying to incite anti-immigrant sentiment, urging respect for the bereaved family and caution in speech.

Authorities are investigating the possibility that a past argument between the suspect and the deceased girl’s mother over apartment access may have triggered the incident. Reports have also emerged that the suspect was exposed to domestic violence years ago, and a psychological evaluation of the suspect is scheduled.

Meanwhile, the BBC reported that mysterious numbers "0" and "1" were found written on the deceased girl’s foot, fueling rumors locally about the motive behind the suspect’s killing.

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