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Kim JANIEC
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« A father, a brother, a friend, a psychologist. » It is a little after 4 p.m., this Monday, December 29, 2025, when several people gather, a paper in hand, on the square in front of the Carré d’art, in Nîmes (Gard). A photo of Wrong Bouabdallahaccompanies these inscriptions.
This man was found dead this Monday, buried in the garden of my family home in Nîmes, after his son confessed to his murder. His disappearance had been reported for more than a week. His loved ones and acquaintances gathered to pay tribute to a man “who only thought of others.” »
A painful loss
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Edithe nephew of the tragically deceased psychologist, gives these papers to those who came to bring their support. “It’s a cry from the heart that you see before you,” says the young man.
In a heavy silence, the participants position themselves in a line along the Place de la Maison Carré, as if to express their dismay to passers-by, portrait of the man in front. Women, men, children and of all ages… The wound is raw, pain is accompanied by anger.
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The portrait of an “exceptional human”
“He was a man engaged associatively, for the well-being of people,” says Edi with emotion. »He leaves immense pain and a gaping hole in all of our lives. »
Among the fifty people present, signs in hand, friends, patients, activists. A banner arrives: “In memory of Salah, a man, a memory, a respect. » A friend of Salah describes him as a “terrific, friendly, helpful, open-minded,a good doctor. »
A psychologist and a committed figure
He worked at 3 Rue Saint-Yon, behind the Daudet high school. Jessicaa patient who has been followed regularly for five years, declares with great sadness: “He allowed me to live with inner peace. Always smiling, he was a exceptional human being. It’s a great loss, I was lucky to know her. »
Open-mindedness is on many lips. Nicole Zianipresident of the France Palestine Solidarité association in Nîmes, agrees. She had been in contact with him since at least 2005, for the support of this cause commune .
“May Allah grant him paradise”
According to her, he had the concern to bring people together, to establish connections between people.“He accompanied young people to prevent them from becoming radicalized,” highlights this relative of the deceased. She adds: “He gave off a feeling of serenity. I would say it was constructive, dignified, discreet and efficient. »
A little before 4:45 p.m., “Merci Wrong» rang out in front of the Carré d’Art, before a minute of silence, requested by Salah Bouabdallah’s brother. In the crowd, a murmur: “May Allah grant him paradise.” »
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