The French Interior Ministry says last week’s protests resulted in 5,000 vehicles torched, more than a thousand buildings damaged and over 3,000 arrests.

Protests turned violent in Paris and cities across France after a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop. The shooting was recorded on video.

The United Nations has called on France to address the country’s deep issues of racism and discrimination in law enforcement.

CGTN’s Evangelo Sipsas has this report from Lyon, France.

To discuss:

• Joav Toker is an associate professor with the American Graduate School of International Affairs and Diplomacy.
• Richard Werly is an international correspondent for the Swiss Daily Blick.
• Yves Sintomer is a Professor of Political Science at Paris 8 University.
• Alexis Poulin is the Founder of Le Monde Moderne media.

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