Fifth Night Of French Riot: 700 Arrested, Mayor’s Home Attacked By Young Rioters!

The death of a 17-year-old who has been identified by his first name, Nahel sparked the anger as he was shot by a police, was laid to rest on Saturday in a Muslim ceremony in Nanterre.

The clash between police and protestors continued until Sunday in Central Paris. Protestors are mostly youngsters. A young protestor said that teens should not be scared of the police, but they should feel safe with the police.

The death of Nahel and police violence were the main cause of the French riot. A small crowd of protestors gathered on the Champs-Elysees as the night fell on Saturday over the French capital but they were faced by hundreds of officers with shields and batons that are guarding the place.

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French Riot Targets

French riot on the other side of northern Paris, lit barricades and firecrackers were set and police shot back with stun grenades and tear gases.

The attack on the mayor’s home is unusual. On the other days of the French riots, stores, town halls, police stations, and schools were the target of vandalism and fire.

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