France is experiencing widespread protests and unrest following the shooting of a 17-year-old youth by police near Paris.

The incident has sparked debates on over-policing in marginalized communities and racial bias in law enforcement.

Protests have resulted in clashes with riot police, damage to government buildings, and hundreds of arrests.

The officer who shot the teenager is under investigation for voluntary homicide. The French government has mobilized over 40,000 police officers to patrol cities and enforce order.

President Emmanuel Macron is facing challenges in healing the country and resetting his presidency, as hopes for a reset are likely to be hampered by the ongoing protests.

Activists believe that racial discrimination and police brutality against minoritized communities are contributing factors to the unrest.

Calls for police reform and addressing discrimination have been made by human rights organizations.

Macron has urged social media platforms to remove sensitive content and identify users inciting violence.


Source: CNN