Young protesters clashed with law enforcement and engaged in looting on Friday, marking the fourth consecutive day of violence in France. The unrest was triggered by the fatal shooting of a teenager by the police, putting additional pressure on President Emmanuel Macron. Despite government appeals for calm and increased police presence, the violence continued to escalate. Incidents included the looting of an Apple store in Strasbourg, the smashing of windows at a Paris-area shopping mall, and fires and looting in Marseille. Rioters also caused disturbances in Lyon and several of France’s overseas territories. In response, Macron called for increased moderation on social media platforms, such as Snapchat and TikTok, which have been instrumental in organizing the unrest. Police forces have been significantly bolstered, with an additional 5,000 officers deployed on Friday night, bringing the total to 45,000. Arrests have already exceeded 900, and over 300 police officers and firefighters have sustained injuries. A state of emergency has not been declared, but the government has implemented a nationwide nighttime shutdown of public transportation. The violence raises concerns as Paris is scheduled to host the Olympic Games in just over a year. The incident that sparked the unrest involved the shooting of a 17-year-old driver by the police, captured on video. The officer responsible has been charged with voluntary homicide. Nahel’s burial is set to take place on Saturday. The incident has highlighted issues of police behavior and racial tension in France.
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