A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Sarreguemines, northeastern France, as a nine-year-old girl was discovered dead in her home over the weekend. Authorities, including prosecutors and police sources, have indicated that the tragedy likely resulted from suicide, following persistent bullying. The young girl’s body was found on Saturday, prompting an outpouring of grief and calls for action against school harassment. Former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who previously served as education minister and founded an association to combat bullying, expressed his condolences on social media platform X. He described bullying as a ‘scourge’ and a ‘slow poison’ that can lead to devastating outcomes. Regional education officials expressed deep shock over the incident, while the public prosecutor’s office confirmed an ongoing investigation, suggesting the act appeared to be voluntary. Police sources revealed that the girl had left a letter for her family. Her mother disclosed that the child had been subjected to relentless bullying by her primary school classmates, who mocked her for being overweight. The mother also shared that her daughter had previously mentioned suicidal thoughts. On Monday morning, white roses adorned the school’s railings as a poignant tribute. A family acquaintance, speaking anonymously, claimed that the school had been informed about the bullying but failed to intervene effectively. Abnor, a nine-year-old classmate, recounted how the girl was bullied on her way home, describing her as cheerful in class but often subjected to insults. ‘It’s not nice,’ he said. ‘We’re in school to learn, to get a good job, to earn money. It’s not a place for bullying—not here nor anywhere else in the world.’ The incident has reignited urgent discussions about the need for stronger anti-bullying measures in schools.