Macron Urges Parents to Keep Teens at Home Amidst France's Rioting Crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron blamed social media and video games for fueling riots and urged parents to keep their children home following three nights of unrest sparked by the police killing of a teenager. Protests have spread to several French cities, with cars set on fire, looting, and clashes between protesters and police. Macron faced criticism for attending an Elton John concert during the protests. The government is considering measures to restore order, while Macron and his ministers swiftly condemned the officer involved in the shooting. The incident has highlighted racial tensions and calls for police reform in France. Nationwide protests erupted after videos of the incident went viral, showing a police officer shooting at a car. Over 800 people have been arrested, and at least 200 police officers injured.
- Macron appeals to parents as France in crisis over police killing of teen The Washington Post
- Macron calls on parents to keep child rioters off the streets • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English
- France Police Shooting: Over 600 Arrested in Third Night of Protests The New York Times
- French president urges parents to keep teens at home to quell rioting spreading across France WDRB
- France riots: Macron tells parents to keep kids off streets – DW – 06/30/2023 DW (English)
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