Tag: Alexandre Bissonnette

Accused Quebec mosque killer quietly embraced far-right ideology

by Clément SABOURIN Agence France Presse QUEBEC CITY, Canada (AFP) — Alexandre Bissonnette cut a low profile as a shy, withdrawn political science student, keen on far-right ideas. Now, he stands accused of gunning down six worshippers at a Quebec mosque in one of the worst attacks ever to target Muslims in a western country. The 27-year old grew up in a quiet suburb of Quebec City, posting online about friends, family and food. He studied […]