How a killing by French police led to a week of riots
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The Times
3.9 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 5 July 2023
⏱️ 33 minutes
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Summary
Last week a 17 year-old was shot dead at a traffic stop in the French town of Nanterre near Paris. In response, the country erupted in rage and riots. Protesters say the killing is evidence of long-standing racism and brutality by the police. So can the relationship between France and some of its most disenfranchised citizens ever be repaired?
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