Burning France: Riots expose deep-seated discontent, racial discrimination
Rioting rages in cities across France for a fifth night despite huge police deployment and arrests, as a minority teen's killing by police unleashes unrest. Unruly protestors turn vandals, looting shops, exposing neglect and long-simmering racial tensions between police and minorities
Curated By: Madhu Kapparath
French riot police officers and emergency personnel work to move a vehicle during the fifth day of protests in Paris, France, July 2, 2023. Hundreds of police and firefighters have been injured in the days of rioting in a country where police have long faced accusations of systemic racism in singling out minorities. The police officer accused of killing the teen has been given a preliminary charge of voluntary homicide.
