- Violence and riots in France have become a headache for Emmanuel Macron
- Emmanuel Macron postpones state visit to Germany due to unrest in France
- 45,000 security personnel were deployed across the country to contain the riots
The violence that erupted in France after the death of a 17-year-old boy by a police bullet continues unabated. Five days have passed since the incident, but violence and riots continue in France. So far more than two thousand people have been detained. The government is trying hard to normalize the situation. But still the situation is out of control.
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has said that 45,000 security personnel have been deployed across the country to quell the riots. The ongoing violent protests and riots in the country have also become a headache for President Emmanuel Macron. In this situation, he has postponed his political visit to Germany. This has been confirmed by the German authorities.
The French President postponed his trip to Germany
French President Emmanuel Macron has suspended a state visit to Germany due to unrest in France, German officials said. At present the entire focus of macro is on normalizing the situation in the country. Let us tell you that French President Macron was going to Germany for 3 days from Sunday.
The Home Minister praised the security forces of the country
Briefing on the current situation in the country, Gerald Darmanin said that a total of 427 arrests had been made on Saturday night. He has also claimed that the deployment of heavy security forces has weakened violent protests in the country. Meanwhile, he praised the policemen deployed on the roads.
Nahel’s funeral
It is noteworthy that in France, a 17-year-old youth named Nahel was shot dead by a police officer. After that, people’s anger flared up all over France. The uproar that started with protests turned into riots before anyone realized it had spread across the country. After the incident on Tuesday, the last rites of the deceased youth were performed on Saturday.
