They called for the cutting off of domestic social networks... and over 2500 arson incidents occurred overnight. Police | France | The Internet
In recent days, intense clashes between some French citizens and the police have continued, starting with dissatisfaction over a teenager being shot dead by the police.
From the evening of June 30th to the early morning of July 1st, more than 2500 arson incidents occurred in France, with 1350 vehicles and 234 buildings set on fire, and 79 police officers injured in the riot. According to the latest updated data, the police arrested more than 1300 people during the riot that night.
The average age of the arrested person is only 17 years old
The youthfulness of the rioting crowd is worrying
French Interior Minister Darmanin told the media that the average age of the arrested rioters is only 17 years old. French Justice Minister Moretti said in a media interview that some of the arsonists were minors, and the youthfulness of the riot crowd is a concern.
Dalmanin previously revealed that one-third of the nearly 1000 thugs arrested on June 29th were minors, with the youngest being only 13 years old.
45000 police and gendarmes responded to the riots
France has also deployed armored vehicles
French Minister of the Interior Darmanin stated that from the evening of June 30th to the early morning of July 1st, the severity of the riots in various regions "decreased significantly", but violent incidents continued to occur, with many shops being looted. The French government has deployed 45000 police and gendarmes nationwide to respond to the riots, and has also deployed armored vehicles. In Marseille, the second largest city in southern France, a gun shop was looted.
The local police stated that some shotguns were stolen, but no bullets were lost. Three police officers were injured while enforcing the law in Marseille. Marseille Mayor Bernouard Payan requested the French government to increase police force. The French national football team also issued a statement on the same day, calling for an end to violence.
To cope with the domestic turmoil, Macron postponed his visit to Germany
The nationwide riots in France have forced French President Macron to postpone his first state visit to Germany in 23 years. On July 1st, a spokesperson for German President Steinmeier stated that Macron had a phone call with Steinmeier in the afternoon, discussing the current domestic situation in France and proposing to postpone his planned state visit to Germany from the 2nd to the 4th.
The French Presidential Office confirmed that Macron expressed during the phone call that he hopes to stay in the country to handle the situation. Agence France Presse quoted a French source as saying that the two sides have not yet finalized a new visit date. The German side stated that Steinmeier expressed regret over Macron's delayed visit but "fully understands" and "hopes that the violent incidents that occurred in France will end as soon as possible and social order can be restored.".
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French Communist Party leaders call for cutting off social networks
According to reports from Russia's Sputnik and TASS news agencies, as riots continue in France caused by police shooting young people, the National Secretary of the French Communist Party, Fabian Roussel, made a call in an interview with French media on July 1 local time to cut off social networks during the chaos.
"We need to study the role of social networks. At some point... when the situation in this country becomes too tense, we have to cut off contact. I am more inclined to implement a state of emergency on social networks than on the public."
Sputnik News Agency also said that French Justice Minister Moretti said earlier on July 1 that French prosecutors should ask Internet operators to provide IP addresses of young people who called for riots on the social platform Snapchat.
Russian legislator: EU leaders should determine whether France's nuclear arsenal is safe
According to reports from multiple Russian media outlets such as the satellite news agency and the newspaper, the "police shooting of a teenager" incident has sparked riots in many parts of France. On July 1st, Russian legislator Andrei Krissas posted on the social media platform Telegram expressing concerns about the security of France's nuclear arsenal.
According to the satellite news agency, Krissas posted on Telegram that day, stating that "French police should be urged to exercise restraint immediately. EU leaders should discuss the stability of France's political system and determine whether their nuclear arsenal is safe.".
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs's Protection Center reminds Chinese citizens in France to strengthen security measures
According to the WeChat official account of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, "Consular Express" reported on the 2nd day, riots continued in many places in France recently. During a trip to Marseille, a Chinese tourist group was hit by a bus window, resulting in multiple minor injuries. The Consulate General in Marseille immediately activated the consular protection emergency mechanism, assisted the travel group in reporting to the police and emergency response, and provided treatment and comfort to the injured; Immediately negotiate with the French side to ensure the personal and property safety of Chinese citizens; Contact local overseas Chinese groups and tourism professionals to remind everyone to pay attention to safety and strengthen prevention. At present, tourists have left France and returned to their home country. [Detailed]
The Consular Protection Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in France once again remind Chinese citizens in France to closely monitor the local social security situation, stay away from areas of protests and violent conflicts, strengthen personal, vehicle, residential, and commercial safety precautions, and especially remind temporary visitors to France to be vigilant and cautious when going out. In case of emergency, please report to the police promptly and contact the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in France for assistance.
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