Nanterre, its surroundings, and many other French cities, have been on fire since June 27, 2023, the date on which Nahel, a 17-year-old teenager, lost his life following a shot by a police officer for refusing to comply. Since this tragic event, many young people, as well as personalities such as Omar Sy, have expressed their anger and demanded justice for Nahel. Some of that justice has been achieved, as Florian M., the police officer responsible for the fatal shooting, was taken into custody and could be imprisoned immediately after it. This Thursday, June 29, the public prosecutor of Nanterre requested the provisional detention of the police officer.
However, for the moment, it is indeed the anger that rumbles in several cities of France. During the nights of June 27 to 28, then from June 28 to 29, many clashes broke out between the youths of the estates and the police. Police stations have been looted, trams set on fire and even buses stolen. Shocking images circulated on social media throughout the night. These events pushed certain political personalities to take decisions.
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Valérie Pécresse requests the suspension of the public transport service for the evening
For example, Valérie Pécresse, president of the Île-de-France region, went this Thursday morning to Châtenay-Malabry (Hauts-de-Seine), as reported The Parisian. This is where a T10 train was attacked. During the night, 11 buses and a T6 train were targeted. Consequently, Valérie Pécresse recommended the suspension of the service in the early evening, until the climate has calmed down.
“There is no stupider gesture than burning public services”, she said indignantly, not forgetting to salute the courage of the public transport drivers who were targeted. The president of the region asked the police headquarters to interrupt the circulation of public transport from this Thursday, June 29 from “21 hours” in the areas concerned.
How will the fans of Mylène Farmer move?
It remains to be seen whether the Plaine Saint-Denis will be affected by Valérie Pécresse’s requests, especially since a huge show is to take place this Friday June 30 and Saturday July 1, with thousands of people traveling by bus, metro and tram. Indeed, Mylène Farmer must perform two concerts at the Stade de France and no one currently knows if the performances will take place…
Similarly, fans of Maroon 5 who must attend the concert of the American group this Thursday, June 29, are asking questions. Adam Levine and the rest of the band are due to perform at the Defense Arena in Paris as clashes are already underway near the venue.
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