Unrest in France: Riots, Tensions, and Social Media Impact

2023-07-02 10:01:36

It is difficult to find words for what is happening in France these days. The shooting of a 17-year-old Muslim youth, a certain Nahel M by the police, sparked days of rioting and violence in the country. Between Saturday and Sunday alone, at least 56 people were detained in the city of Marseille, where protesters clashed with the police. Tens of thousands of police were called to the streets in the worst-hit cities, and many thousands were detained as protesters looted shops and attacked people. In any case, according to the official position, the strong police presence and the growing resentment among the population may soon lead to the death of the wave of violence. The French president is not sure that he sees the deep-seated tensions. It is also clear that it is no longer just regarding the Nahel M case, but much deeper-rooted problems have come to the surface. French President Emmanuel Macron, on the other hand, believes that social media is also a significant reason why the events have reached this point. He asked the big tech giants to delete the crudest content related to the riot. As Macron said, “Snapchat, TikTok and several other platforms are used to organize demonstrations here. “And it can also be seen that many young people play the video games that poison them in real life,” he added. This is a proven recipe in most parts of the world, if there is a problem, it is definitely caused by technology. After all, the great French Revolution was organized on TikTok in 1789. Because it might easily be that the movements in the current series of demonstrations are organized on such platforms. But eliminating these platforms would also provide even stronger control for those in power. Just look at what is happening in China or Russia. It is also worth highlighting that Macron also mentioned the role of parents in the story. After all, according to him, the majority of those arrested are “young or very young” and “it is not the responsibility of the state [szülőnek] to be”.
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