French Protesters Clash With Police At Anti-Racism Rallies
French riot police clash with protesters during a rally as part of the ‘Black Lives Matter’ worldwide protests against racism and police brutality, on Place de la Republique in Paris on June 13, 2020. Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFPPolice clashed with demonstrators in Paris and Lyon Saturday, firing tear gas and water cannons as thousands turned out across France for the latest wave of protests against racism and police violence.
But the protesters were also highlighting what critics say is the problem of racism and violence in the French police. “The death of George Floyd — this African-American killed on May 25 in Minneapolis by a white policeman — is a direct echo of my brother’s death. It’s the same thing in France, our brothers are dying,” she said.“I came to demonstrate for justice we have been gassed several times then they surrounded us and things got out of hand given we couldn’t leave,” he said.
In the Mediterranean city of Marseille, police said 2,200 people demonstrated. Organisers of the rally put the figure at between 4,000-5,000.Amnesty appeal
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