2023-06-29 05:19:39
The riots are reminiscent of the extreme riots in 2005. At that time, two black boys were killed while fleeing the police.
After a police officer fatally shot a 17-year-old, riots broke out in the Paris suburb of Nanterre for the second night in a row. For fear of violent protests, the police deployed thousands of security forces in the evening.
Macron: “It’s inexplicable”
The youngster Nahel M. had tried to evade a traffic check. The incident has sparked renewed debate in France regarding police action once morest deprived people, particularly members of ethnic minorities.
President Emmanuel Macron called the teenager’s death “unforgivable.”
“First of all, I would like to express the dismay of the entire nation at what has happened and the death of young Nahel. Our solidarity and affection goes to his family. A teenager was killed. It is inexplicable,” said Macron.
Unrest remind of the year 2005
Politicians from all parties have condemned the incident. The deputies in the French parliament commemorated the dead with a minute’s silence. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne criticized the actions of the police.
There were also riots in other cities, such as Toulouse and Lille. The riots are reminiscent of those in 2005. At that time, two black boys were killed while fleeing police officers. As a result, around 10,000 cars were set on fire and a total of 6,000 people were arrested.
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