Even on the fourth night after the death of a 17-year-old boy from police brutality, serious riots broke out across France. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said on Twitter that at least 471 people had been arrested nationwide by early Saturday morning. Meanwhile, the unrest spread not only to the Belgian capital of Brussels, but also to the French overseas territories in the Caribbean, where one person was killed by a ricochet. The 17-year-old, who died during a police check on Tuesday, will be buried on Saturday in his hometown of Nanterre.
Riots in France
Not even a massive police presence and officially imposed restrictions on public life could prevent renewed rioting across France on Saturday night. Darmanin announced on Friday evening that 45,000 police officers would have to ensure order at night. This includes special forces. Demonstrations and events were banned in major cities such as Lyon, Marseille and Strasbourg, broadcaster franceinfo reports.
The “Republic” against the “rioters”
Despite this, there was looting, property damage and violent clashes. According to media reports, there were particularly violent clashes in Marseille and Lyon. In Marseille, a supermarket was looted after an arson attack. Darmain said the violence was “much less intense” overall. He said, “The Republic will win, not the rioters.” He did not think a state of emergency should be declared.
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Gérald Darmanin announces 471 interpellations, mais des violences d’une “intensity bien moindre”https://t.co/Qqyz7o9JbF pic.twitter.com/scq2BFf1wx— BFMTV (@BFMTV) July 1, 2023
The riots arose after the death of a 17-year-old during a police check on Tuesday. A motorcycle patrol in Nanterre near Paris stopped 17-year-old Nahel behind the wheel of a car in the morning. When the young man suddenly drove away, a fatal shot was fired from the police officer’s service weapon. The incident caused shock across the country and France has been rocked by violent unrest ever since. The police officer responsible for Nahel’s death was taken into custody. A formal manslaughter investigation was launched against him.
More than 900 people were arrested on Friday evening. There were 40,000 police officers present. About 250 police officers were injured, according to the Interior Ministry. (chmedia)
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