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Riots sweep France after police killing of Algerian youth triggers outrage and protests

  • A 17-year-old Algerian youth named Nahel was shot and killed by police during a traffic stop in Nanterre, a suburb of Paris, igniting nationwide protests.
  • The police officer involved was detained and placed under investigation for voluntary homicide.
  • Riots and protests have spread from Paris to major cities across France, resulting in thousands of arrests and hundreds of injuries.
  • The unrest has caused widespread damage, including arson attacks, looting, and clashes with police.
  • Critics argue the incident highlights systemic racism and police brutality in France, while others defend law enforcement and call for order to be restored.
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