France is experiencing a wave of riots following the shooting of Nahel M, a
17-year-old teenager, by a police officer during a traffic stop in the suburb of
Nanterre. The unrest, which has spread nationwide, has prompted the government
to deploy 45,000 police and armored vehicles to quell
the crisis.
Buildings have been torched, stores looted, and over 1,300 people have been
arrested. The death of Nahel, captured on video, has reignited long-standing
grievances about police violence and racism in marginalized urban communities.
The protests reflect deep-seated frustration and anger over systemic issues,
prompting a renewed debate on discrimination and law enforcement in France. |