France's Riots: Lessons Learned, Small Towns Reeling, Marseille's Police Terror, and the Fallout
Youth riots erupted across France following the police killing of a 17-year-old boy of Moroccan and Algerian descent. The riots resulted in widespread destruction, with over a thousand buildings burned, damaged, or looted. The violence has sparked debates about abusive policing, economic opportunity, and neglect from the state. While politicians offer various solutions, the riots are expected to have long-term consequences, including boosting the popularity of far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, deepening anger in immigrant-populated suburbs, and further eroding trust in the police force.