Community Policing, Not Tough-On-Crime Policies, Is What France Needs

BY: KRISTIAN ALEXANDER

Surging unrest in France follows fatal shooting of 17-year-old during traffic stop, sparking riots and investigation.

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Police violence sparks protests, distrust, and clashes in France, as concerns about systemic racism resurface.

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Riots used by National Rally to fuel anti-immigration agenda, blaming multiculturalism and advocating stricter policies.

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Tensions rise as police-community relations deteriorate, sparking protests against excessive force and racialized policing.

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Riots spread across French cities, President Macron condemns violence and aims to prevent a repeat of 2005 riots.

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2005 Paris riots led to state of emergency, worsened by heavy-handed tactics and political disconnect.

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Riots drive national conversation on integration, prompting measures for urban renewal, job creation, and improved relations.

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Debate persists on long-term impact and government response to riots, as socio-economic disparities and discrimination persist.

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