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Violence in France

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France passes law granting police the power to spy on people through mobile phones

OpIndia Staff - 7 July, 2023

As France grapples with rising violence and ongoing riots primarily involving Islamic refugees, the passage of this law reflects the government's determination to combat the security challenges faced by the country.

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France: Rioters attack mayor’s house in suburban Paris, try to kill his wife and children

OpIndia Staff - 3 July, 2023

"It is a murder attempt of unspeakable cowardice. If my priority today is to take care of my family, my determination to protect and serve the Republic is greater than before", mayor Jeanbrun added.

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France: Memorial to Holocaust victims and WWII resistance in Paris suburb vandalised during anti-police riots, house of mayor attacked

OpIndia Staff - 2 July, 2023

A memorial to Holocaust victims and members of the French resistance in Paris was defaced with graffiti by protesters during anti-police riots

News Reports

France: Mobs run riots for the fourth day amidst govt crackdown, countries issue travel warnings. Here is what happened

Dibakar Dutta - 1 July, 2023

The French government deployed an additional 5,000 officers on June 30 night, bringing the total number to 45,000.

World

We are at war with vermin: French Police unions release an official statement on violent protests

OpIndia Staff - 1 July, 2023

The Unions representing French Police asserted that today the police are in combat because they are at war. Tomorrow they will enter resistance if the government doesn't provide them greater legal protection.