Sporadic violence in France but now a concern for social unity, 16 people arrested in latest incidents
In the ongoing violence in the country for the last eight days, there has been a huge loss of government and private property. During this thousands of vehicles were burnt and government and private buildings were vandalized or burnt. A large number of shops and establishments have been looted. More than 220 cities and towns of France have come under the purview of gruesome violence.
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Paris, Reuters. The scope of violence in France is gradually shrinking. 16 people have been arrested in connection with the violent incidents in the suburbs on Tuesday-Wednesday night. Violence in the country began after 17-year-old Nahel, of Nigerian origin, was killed in police firing on June 27. He was running away with his car during police interrogation.
Huge damage to the image of France
In the ongoing violence in the country for the last eight days, there has been a huge loss of government and private property. During this thousands of vehicles were burnt and government and private buildings were vandalized or burnt. A large number of shops and establishments have been looted.
The image of France has also suffered a lot due to these incidents. During this, President Emmanuel Macron had to leave the European Union meeting midway and return to the country and had to postpone his state visit to Germany.
More than 200 cities came under the grip of violence
This opportunity to increase proximity between the two most influential countries of the 27-nation European Union came after 23 years but could not materialize. More than 220 cities and towns of France have come under the purview of gruesome violence. The minority and poor sections of the country were involved in this. The spark of violence that ignited from the towns and suburbs engulfed the nearby big cities and affluent areas as well.
Policeman who shot Nahel arrested
There is now a debate in France about social unity. President Macron has discussed this matter in the Parliament and with the leaders of the affected areas. Social scientists believe that this chasm of class discrimination has widened due to the events of years, it will be difficult to bridge it soon.
The policeman who shot Nahel has been arrested and will be tried for murder. But the right-wing organization Jean Messiah has collected a donation of 1.6 million Euros (Rs 14.33 million) for the policeman's family. The organization has stopped its program following warnings from leftist organizations and Nahel's family.
