Paris Riots 2023 explained: Why France has erupted in anger after the police shooting of a 17-year-old boy
France's protests explained: everything you need to know about the 2023 Paris...
The fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old, identified as Nahel, near Paris sparked unrest in French suburbs, with protesters causing damage. It raised concerns about France's progress since the 2005 riots. The incident, captured on video, highlighted tensions between police and disadvantaged youth. Calls for stricter regulations on police weapon use emerged. The president of France's lower house of parliament was open to reviewing the current law, implemented in 2017 after extremist attacks. The officer responsible for the shooting was investigated for voluntary homicide, as initial findings suggested the weapon's use did not meet legal requirements.
