The trial of Brahim Aouissaoui, accused of killing three people in a 2020 knife attack at the Notre-Dame Basilica in Nice, has begun in Paris.

The attack, which claimed the lives of a sacristan and two worshippers, occurred amidst heightened tensions following the republication of Charlie Hebdo's controversial caricatures.

Aouissaoui, a Tunisian national, denies memory of the events, maintaining his amnesia throughout the investigation.

The court aims to uncover the motives behind his radicalization and the details of his journey to France.

The trial, expected to last three weeks, has already seen emotional outbursts from victims' families.

This case marks a grim chapter in France's ongoing battle against terrorism.