Trial Begins for Five Accused in DZ Mafia-Linked Murder Near Marseille

• The trial of five men accused of links to the DZ Mafia begins near Marseille.
• The accused are charged with the 2020 murder of the elder brother of Amine Kessaci, an anti-drug activist and deputy mayor of Aix-en-Provence.
• Amine Kessaci, now 23, lives under constant threat and is one of the most heavily protected individuals in France.
• The trial highlights the ongoing battle against mafia-style drug trafficking networks in the region.
• The accused allegedly belong to a major criminal group involved in drug trafficking and violence.