France on Fire: Consequence of Systemic Discrimination and Neglect of Ominous Threats
France is in chaos after the shooting of a teen by the police. The incident has sparked protests supposedly against police brutality and racial discrimination. While the role of Islamic fundamentalists and organised terror groups are being investigated, arsonists have set fire to cars, vandalized buildings, and clashed with riot police. President Emmanuel Macron is facing a major challenge in uniting the country and restoring order.
What ignited the protests?
A police officer in the Paris suburb of Nanterre shot and killed a 17-year-old boy of Algerian heritage during a traffic stop earlier this week. Footage of the incident shows two officers standing on the driver's side of the car. One of the officers then fired his gun at the driver, even though the driver did no...