Amidst widespread riots in France, the country's leadership is convening urgent discussions. President Emmanuel Macron held a meeting on June 29, with ministers and law enforcement officials. A significant number of police officers and gendarmes have been deployed nationwide. However, concerns persist about the potential escalation of the unrest.
Following the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old by a police officer, violent protests have erupted in France, resulting in the detention of over 150 individuals across the country. The teenager, Nael, was killed after refusing to comply with a police officer's request to stop the car for inspection on June 28 as Daryo reported earlier.
In Nanterre, the location of the incident, demonstrators set cars and garbage cans on fire, and even targeted the gas company's headquarters, leading to an evacuation to prevent an explosion. Law enforcement authorities responded with tear gas, but encountered resistance in the form of stones, firecrackers, and potentially heavy weapons. Disturbing footage on social media has revealed the use of grenades against police officers in certain suburbs.
The French Minister of the Interior condemned the situation as an unacceptable assault on the republic's symbols. President Emmanuel Macron urged for calm to facilitate an investigation. However, in Nanterre, a march was organised by the Nael family on June 29, with Nael's mother delivering speeches in her son's name. The overall situation remains tense.
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