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Estimated damage exceeds 1 billion euros in France gripped by widespread riots

Following several days of intense clashes, the situation in France began to calm down on the sixth night. The protests, which originated from the tragic death of 17-year-old Nahel, who was of Algerian origin and killed by a police bullet on June 27, persisted in Nanterre, Marseille, and Lyon. The extensive property damage caused during the unrest in France is estimated to amount to at least 1 billion euros.

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Estimated damage exceeds 1 billion euros in France gripped by widespread riots

After several days of intense clashes, the situation in France relatively calmed down on the sixth night.

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Estimated damage exceeds 1 billion euros in France gripped by widespread riots

The protests, initially sparked by the death of 17-year-old Nahel, of Algerian origin, due to a police bullet on June 27, continued in Nanterre, Marseille, and Lyon.

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Estimated damage exceeds 1 billion euros in France gripped by widespread riots

In Marseille, a garage containing vintage collectibles was looted, and numerous cars were stolen.

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Estimated damage exceeds 1 billion euros in France gripped by widespread riots

Demonstrations were prohibited in the city, and public transport services were temporarily suspended.

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Estimated damage exceeds 1 billion euros in France gripped by widespread riots

Tragically, a firefighter lost his life while attempting to extinguish a burned vehicle in Paris.

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Estimated damage exceeds 1 billion euros in France gripped by widespread riots

Meanwhile, in Lyon, a group of far-right extremists gathered in front of the city hall, but they were dispersed by the police using pepper spray.

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Estimated damage exceeds 1 billion euros in France gripped by widespread riots

Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin expressed his condolences for the firefighter's death.

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Estimated damage exceeds 1 billion euros in France gripped by widespread riots

In response to the escalating violence, mayors across the country appealed for calm and President Emmanuel Macron convened a meeting with government members to address the situation.

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Estimated damage exceeds 1 billion euros in France gripped by widespread riots

The estimated property damage from the protests amounts to at least 1 billion euros.

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Estimated damage exceeds 1 billion euros in France gripped by widespread riots

During the unrest, approximately 3,200 individuals were detained by the authorities.

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Estimated damage exceeds 1 billion euros in France gripped by widespread riots

Separate online fundraising campaigns were launched to support the family of the deceased teenager and the police officer involved in the shooting.

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Estimated damage exceeds 1 billion euros in France gripped by widespread riots

Notably, the campaign for the murdered teenager collected 150,000 euros, while the police officer's campaign raised 800,000 euros for his family.

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Estimated damage exceeds 1 billion euros in France gripped by widespread riots
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Estimated damage exceeds 1 billion euros in France gripped by widespread riots
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Estimated damage exceeds 1 billion euros in France gripped by widespread riots