France Suspects Far-Left Extremists in SNCF Rail Arson Attacks During Olympic Opening

Jul 29, 2024, 06:07 AM

France is leaning towards the likelihood that far-left extremists were behind last week's sabotage of the country's SNCF rail network, which coincided with the Olympic Games opening ceremony. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin indicated that the investigation is focusing on far-left anarchists as the primary suspects, although Russia has also been mentioned. The arson attacks have caused significant disruptions to the rail services, sparking concerns about security during the high-profile international event.