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.
- Agencies and A News / World
- Published Date: 12:18 PM 04 July 2023
- Updated Date: 12:25 PM 04 July 2023
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.
In Marseille, a garage containing vintage collectibles was looted, and numerous cars were stolen.
Demonstrations were prohibited in the city, and public transport services were temporarily suspended.
Tragically, a firefighter lost his life while attempting to extinguish a burned vehicle in Paris.
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.
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin expressed his condolences for the firefighter's death.
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.
The estimated property damage from the protests amounts to at least 1 billion euros.
During the unrest, approximately 3,200 individuals were detained by the authorities.
Separate online fundraising campaigns were launched to support the family of the deceased teenager and the police officer involved in the shooting.
Notably, the campaign for the murdered teenager collected 150,000 euros, while the police officer's campaign raised 800,000 euros for his family.