After the death of a 17-year-old named Nahel M during a traffic stop near Paris, a torrent of protests, now known as the “riots in France today,” are ripping through the country.
The French policeman who allegedly fired the fatal shot has been charged with homicide, with his claim of feeling threatened under scrutiny.
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Violent reactions to Nahel’s death have exploded into nationwide fury, leading to the arrests of 667 people, according to French officials.
Despite a formidable police presence and the deployment of 40,000 officers, including elite units, protesters ransacked shops and set cars aflame.
The violence has even extended into largely peaceful demonstrations, causing injuries amongst the police ranks and leading to curfews in various regions.
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Within the eye of the storm is the suburb of Nanterre, where Nahel was killed, which has seen significant violence and destruction, including a substantial fire at a bank’s building.
