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Unrest in France

July 1, 2023

France has been rocked by violent protests after an officer shot and killed a 17-year-old during a traffic stop.

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Police vehicles line the street of Marseille as they meet protestors
People gather in Marseille to protest against the deaht of 17-year-old NahelImage: Naseer Turkmani/picture alliance/AA

Video footage of the killing of Nahel M. in late June shocked people across France. The teenager was shot dead by police for allegedly attempting to flee a traffic stop in Nanterre, on the outskirts of Paris. In the nights since his death, some angry protesters have attacked municipal buildings and rioted all across the country. 

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