Protests are sweeping France. Here’s what you need to know

France experiences wave of protests after police shooting of 17-year-old youth near Paris.

Demonstrators set fires and clash with riot police in scenes of unrest.

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French President Macron holds emergency meeting to address the crisis.

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The shooting incident occurred during a traffic stop in the Paris suburb of Nanterre.

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Footage shows the officer shooting despite no immediate threat.

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The officer is under investigation for voluntary homicide and is in preliminary detention.

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Protests highlight anger over racial bias and overpolicing in marginalized communities.

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More than 40,000 police officers mobilized, over 200 officers injured, and nearly 1,000 people arrested.

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French territories also witness violent protests, with a man killed in French Guiana.

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Macron faces challenges in healing the country and resetting his presidency amid the ongoing unrest.

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