France in flames: Unrest simmers down but wounds are deep

France in flames: Unrest simmers down but wounds are deep

Following a week of intense riots sparked by the police shooting of Nahel, a 17-year-old of North African descent, French authorities reported a decrease in violence with less than 160 arrests overnight, according to the country’s interior ministry. The nation had been in turmoil, witnessing extensive damage to property, including car burnings, lootings, and targeted […]

Riots, arrests, and anger: France’s firestorm after tragic teen’s death

Riots, arrests, and anger: France’s firestorm after tragic teen’s death

Incidents of violence sporadically flared up across France on Saturday, July 1, in the aftermath of the funeral of a North African teenager named Nahel. The teen’s fatal shooting by the police has spurred unrest across the nation since Tuesday. Reuters reported that around 45,000 police officers, along with specialized units, armored vehicles, and helicopters, […]