France protests: more than 1,300 arrested as riots surge in Marseille and Lyon Fourth night of demonstrations sees 45,000 police deployed as authorities claim the situation is calmer The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023
France riots: Angry dad drags his son into car to take him home during chaos French police have been on the frontlines of a gruelling running battle with rioters setting the streets of Paris ablaze in protest against the killing of 17-year-old Nahel M Daily Mirror · Jul 1, 2023
486 arrested on fifth night of unrest, 45,000 police officers deployed nationwide French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin on Saturday announced the mobilisation of 45,000 police officers who will be deployed across France Saturday night. More than 2,000 people nationwide have been arrested for rioting over the killing of teenager Nahel M. by police, the interior ministry said Sunday. The victim was buried… France 24 · Jul 1, 2023
Who is Nahel M? The teen shot dead by police in France ‘We left the house at the same time. He went to get a McDonald’s’ The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023
Paris shooting: Where are the riots in France and why are they happening? The shooting of the 17-year-old teenager has sparked outrage in a number of cities The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023
France riots: More than 1,000 arrested as country witnesses fourth night of violence Violence erupted across the country on Tuesday night when delivery driver Nahel M, 17, was shot by an officer during a traffic stop Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2023
France’s Macron cancels trip over riots as family buries teenager Emmanuel Macron has postponed a state visit to Germany after a fourth night of rioting before the funeral of Nahel M. Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2023
France is roiled by protests after police killed a teenager. Here's why More than 400 arrests were made in a fifth night of rioting around the country. Nahel M.'s killing is a rallying call, similar to how George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis sparked intense protests. WEKU · Jun 30, 2023
Paris police prep for 'war' against 'hordes' of rioters as cops with shields line streets The UK Foreign Office has warned Brits planning to travel to Paris to be aware of the risk of curfews and travel restrictions during the ongoing riots, with police in the French capital threatening to revolt Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2023
Britons warned to ‘avoid’ violence hotspots as riots and looting shake France Hundreds of thousands of UK holidaymakers due to travel to country amid fears clashes spiralling out of control The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023
Mother’s tragic last words with teenage son shot to death by Paris police sparking days of riots ‘He gave me a big kiss and told me he loved me,’ Nahel’s grieving mother says The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023
Tour de France increases security amid fears of climate change protests and civil unrest 'Depending on what happens, we will adapt if needed' Tour director Prudhomme says Cycling News · Jun 30, 2023
‘Police rough kids up here’: France reels after teen’s death French authorities implement new security measures amid 3 nights of riots against police actions after teen shot dead. Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2023
Macron government shifts stance on police violence to quell unrest after death of teen When police are placed under investigation for firing their weapons in non-compliance cases, top government officials in France tend to defend the officers. But with the death of Nahel M., who was fatally shot during a traffic stop on Tuesday, they have flipped the script. President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister… France 24 · Jun 30, 2023
Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2023 Emmanuel Macron seen dancing at concert amid France riots French President attended Elton John concert on Wednesday night, the second evening of protests after the killing of teenager Nahel M
Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2023 France weighs ‘all options’ to tackle riots PARIS: France’s leadership said “all options” were open on Friday, including a state of emergency, to clamp down on three nights of violent and fiery protests over a policeman’s killing of a teenager.
The Conversation · Jun 30, 2023 France riots: when police shot a teenager dead, a rumbling pressure cooker exploded Riots broke out in Nanterre, a suburb of Paris, following the lethal police shooting of a 17-year-old boy named as Nahel M. An investigation into his death is ongoing but the situation has already triggered protest and anger. Whatever the investigation concludes, the incident forms part of a complex, deep-rooted…
Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2023 British holidaymakers travelling to France issued warning in Foreign Office update French President Emmanuel Macron is considering imposing a state of emergency, which could involve curfews, after riots broke out in Paris, Marseille and other areas following the death of a 17-year-old
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023 Fear of no end to riots across France after police killing of teen: ‘It’s getting worse and worse’ The government has said ‘all options’ are on the table to restore order after a third night of violence in cities around the country. Anthony Cuthbertson reports from Nanterre, the Paris suburb where 17-year-old Nahel was shot dead
Radio France Internationale · Jun 30, 2023 Did a law to fight terrorism give French police too much licence to shoot? The killing of a 17-year-old by French police, who shot the teenager after he failed to comply with a traffic stop, has raised questions over whether a security law permitting police to fire on suspicion of a threat has put the public at risk.
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023 Macron goes to Elton John gig as Paris burns in mass protests French president hits out at ‘totally unjustifiable’ attacks on public buildings after boy, 17, shot dead by police
Radio France Internationale · Jun 30, 2023 France deploys armoured vehicles to contain riots over police shooting Armoured vehicles manned by France's military police force are being sent into the streets as the government takes special measures to contain a fourth night of rioting triggered by the police shooting of a 17-year-old driver. French President Emmanuel Macron stopped short of declaring a state of emergency, but has…
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023 Violence rocks Paris for third night over teen’s killing as police arrest nearly 700 people ‘He is devastated, he doesn’t get up in the morning to kill people. He didn’t want to kill him’
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023 Who is Nahel M? The teen shot dead by police in France ‘We left the house at the same time. He went to get a McDonald’s’
Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2023 France riots: Emmanuel Macron tells parents to keep teenagers at home amid fears of further unrest French President says more police to be deployed on streets after 875 people arrested overnight following clashes