Hommage à El Hacen Diarra, mort en garde à vue dans un commissariat de Paris - Justice pour El Hacen

El Hacen Diarra, a 35‑year‑old Mauritanian, died during the night of 14‑15 January 2026 while in police custody at the 20th arrondissement police station in Paris. He was arrested around 22:45 for possession of cannabis and alleged rebellion during a street check. He suffered a cardiac arrest and died despite resuscitation attempts. The investigation was handed to the IGPN and an autopsy was ordered. His family contested the official account, filing a complaint for voluntary violence leading to death, citing a neighbor’s video of a forceful arrest and criticizing the lack of an independent judge. Public figures, including MEP Rima Hassan, called for justice and truth. A memorial gathering was held on 18 January 2026 at 14:00 in front of the foyer des Mûriers to honor his memory and demand transparency.