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Ryan Merrifield

French government bans fireworks for Bastille Day after days of violent riots

Fireworks have been banned in France ahead of Bastille Day due to recent riots which saw days of violent clashes with police.

Paris officials issued the decree on Sunday prohibiting the sale, possession and transport of all "pyrotechnic articles" for the celebrations on July 14.

Nahel Merzouk, 17, was shot dead by officers in Nanterre on June 27 leading to ongoing demonstrations and thousands of arrests.

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