The streets are calmer, after days of unrest over the police shooting of a teenager, but the courts are going into overdrive. Lawyers for those arrested often have just 30 minutes to prepare.
Tag: Nanterre, France
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Unrest in France Eases Nearly a Week After Fatal Police Shooting
After several nights of violence, the number of arrests fell sharply. But tensions remain high, especially after a string of attacks on elected officials.
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France Protests: Macron Cancels State Visit to Germany Amid Unrest at Home
More than 1,300 people were arrested overnight as riotous protests again gripped France over the police killing of a 17-year-old and the country’s president stayed home to deal with the crisis.
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In the Paris Suburb Where Police Shot a Teenager, Violence and Vigilance
French suburbs have been rocked by riots that have tapped into a deep-seated resentment toward the police. Many residents understand the anger, but not the violence.
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France Arrests Over 1,300 in Unrest on Eve of Slain Teenager’s Funeral
As the authorities pressed ahead with efforts to contain violence set off by the police killing of a 17-year-old at a traffic stop, officials said the violence was less intense than in previous nights.