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protests-and-riots2 years ago

"France's Unrest: Mayor's House Targeted, Calmer Night Amid Protests, and Calls for Calm"

Rioters in France have been accused of ramming a car into the home of the mayor of a southern Paris suburb, injuring his spouse and one of his children. The mayor described the attack as an "attempted murder of unspeakable cowardice." Meanwhile, protests in France have prompted demonstrations in Switzerland, with seven people detained in Lausanne after causing damage to businesses. Iran has called on the French government to end the violent treatment of protesters, while China has complained about an attack on a bus carrying Chinese tourists in Marseille. Over 700 people were arrested overnight, and the protests were sparked by the death of a 17-year-old driver who was shot by a police officer during a traffic stop.

via DW (English)|
#attack#france#mayor
protests-and-riots2 years ago

"France's Fiery Protests: A Dangerous Crisis Unfolds"

The mayor of a southern Paris suburb, Vincent Jeanbrun, accused rioters of ramming a car into his family home, injuring his spouse and one of his children. The attacks occurred while his family was sleeping. Meanwhile, protests in France have prompted youth protests in Switzerland, with seven people detained in Lausanne for causing damage to businesses. Iran has called on the French government to end the violent treatment of protesters, while China has complained about an attack on a bus carrying Chinese tourists in Marseille. Over 700 people were arrested overnight in France, and the protests were sparked by the death of a 17-year-old driver who was shot by a police officer during a traffic stop.

via DW (English)|
#france#mayor#protests
protests-and-riots2 years ago

"France on Edge: Reinforcements Deployed as Riots Escalate"

French police and officials are preparing for another night of violence as reinforcements are sent to the cities of Marseille, Lyon, and Grenoble, which have been heavily affected by riots. The Finance Minister has urged insurers to respond quickly to businesses claiming damages, as over 700 shops and establishments have been looted or destroyed. In response to the ongoing unrest, French fashion house Celine has canceled its menswear show in Paris. Meanwhile, hundreds of people gathered at a mosque in the Paris suburb of Nanterre to mourn and pray for a 17-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a police officer, reigniting calls for police brutality reform. French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed his state visit to Germany, and the riots have resulted in over 1,350 cars being set ablaze and numerous arrests made by the police.

via DW (English)|
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