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Thousands gather across France to denounce police brutality and racism

On Friday, the French Interior Minister, Gérald Darmanin, sent a letter of support to the police and gendarmes. He also sent a telegram to local officials, calling on them to "exercise particular vigilance regarding these gatherings."

Euronews Witness

'A power struggle’: What lies behind the anger in France’s banlieues?

The killing of a 17-year-old boy by a police officer in a Paris suburb in June saw France gripped by mass violence and nationwide riots. Euronews Witness heads into France's poorest neighbourhoods to discover the origins of the unrest.

Culture news

Black Lives Matter marks its 10th anniversary

10 years ago an African-American boy was killed in Florida, US. The death of Trayvon Martin sparked a movement that is supported by half of US citizens today.

Travel News

France riots: Advice for holidaymakers going to Paris or Marseille

French cities have been rocked by violent protests in recent weeks. Here's what you need to know about ongoing tensions.

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France

Demonstrators defy police ban and protest against police brutality

A dozen deputies from La France insoumise attended the rally for Adama Traoré, despite it being banned

World News

Riots in France: differences between urban violence of 2023 and 2005

France's national turmoil following the death of young Nahel, killed by a police officer while allegedly resisting arrest, is reminiscent of the 2005 riots that left their mark on the entire country. Two sociologists offer their analysis.

Europe News

Man behind fundraiser for policeman who shot Nahel blames family

Euronews spoke to Jean Messiha, the man behind the controversial crowdfunding campaign in support of the police officer who shot Nahel dead last week.

France

French mayors unite in opposing six days of violent protests

Mayors across France have held rallies to oppose almost a week of violent protests following the fatal shooting of a teenager by a police officer

France

French riots ease as arrests on Sunday night fall

Tens of thousands of police have been deployed to quell violent unrest that has rocked cities across France.

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WATCH: Security in Paris after nights of protests

Armed officers and large groups of police gathered in Paris on Saturday following four straight nights of rioting and looting across France.

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WATCH: Officers deployed in Bordeaux after police violence rally

The unrest was sparked by the killing of 17-year-old Nahel, which revived longstanding grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's low-income and multi-ethnic suburbs.

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WATCH: Looting and vandalism erupt in Lyon on fourth night of riots

France on Friday deployed 45,000 officers backed by light armoured vehicles to tackle a fourth straight night of violent protests after the fatal police shooting of a teenager.

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Police shooting of a French teen prompts protests and tear gas

Tear gas fired at people protesting over the police shooting of a teenager in France

France

Curfews and transport cancellations as France braces for more riots

Curfews and transport cancellations in some parts of France as tensions simmer over the police shooting of a teenager in Nanterre

France

French police, protesters clash for second night after fatal shooting

Police clashed with protesters overnight just hours after French President Emmanuel Macron called the shooting death of a 17-year-old delivery driver by police “inexcusable” and pleaded for calm while justice takes its course.

France

Unrest in Paris after 17-year-old boy shot dead by police

The officer accused of shooting the teen has been detained on homicide charges.

My Europe Series

French police: Why their protest measures are so controversial

French police reject accusations of violence but protesters, journalists and experts decry the repeated use of weapons and restrictive preventative measures.

Italy

Video of police beating trans woman sparks condemnation in Italy

Many claim the assault on a Brazilian transgender woman in Milan is yet another case of discrimination - set against the anti-LGBT+ rhetoric of Meloni's government.

France

Did French police prevent medical help for injured protesters?

The French Gendarmerie, a branch of the Armed Forces, calls the claims "fake news."

France

France protest arrests: Are the police abusing the legal system?

Hundreds of people have been arrested in recent protests, but few were charged. Critics say this tactic is too arbitrary.