After several nights of violence, the number of arrests fell sharply. But tensions remain high, especially after a string of attacks on elected officials.
Tag: Police
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France Arrests Hundreds More in Fifth Night of Unrest
The authorities arrested more than 700 people, deploying additional officers in the cities of Grenoble, Lyon and Marseille to quell violent protests.
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At Funeral for Nahel M. Near Paris, Anguish, Anger and Racial Tensions
For many in the crowd, including hundreds who could not fit in the mosque to mourn the teenager killed by a police officer, his story felt familiar.
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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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A Timeline of France’s Protests After Police Fatally Shoot a 17-Year-Old
Clashes between protesters and police continued in cities across France. “We don’t forget, we don’t forgive,” crowds chanted.