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The ‘double discrimination’ fuelling riots and widespread looting in France’s second city

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Last updated: 2023/07/02 at 11:40
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Anger, resentment, grief – that’s the message from Marseille.

In France’s second metropolis, deep-rooted frustrations have bubbled over into looting and vandalism.

Kaouther Ben Mohamed fights for higher rights for the poor. She says the destruction right here is unhappy but it surely’s not stunning given the frustration many residents really feel.

« There is a double discrimination in Marseille in comparison with the remainder of France, » she says.

« The primary is the color of your pores and skin and your surname. The second is the place you reside. For people who find themselves known as Sofiane or Mohammed, it is tougher dwelling in a working-class space, accessing faculties, lodging and getting a job. »

Poverty, racism and medicines imply clashes with police aren’t uncommon right here, however this widespread looting is an escalation and a worrying signal.

The injury is a step-up as a result of the violence has penetrated the center of town somewhat than being contained within the poor estates on the sides and that speaks to the extent of anger persons are feeling.

« Nahel’s loss of life was the ultimate straw for folks within the working-class areas and for younger folks as a result of there are such a lot of different Nahels, there’s a lot different police violence, » Kaouther explains.

And so, this week, the crowds returned to the streets, undeterred by the tear gasoline and rubber bullets.

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We watched as some defiantly taunted the police, holding glowing flares aloft.

On the sidelines, we noticed younger folks lighting fires, burning no matter they might discover or ripping up street indicators as makeshift weapons.

Whereas many appeared motivated simply to make bother, others had include a message like Hamza, who says: « The police in France is racist. »

He says the violence is a backlash following years of police racism and discrimination.

« There’s a lot of looting right here in France, as a result of what do they [the police] do? They shoot at us and other people loot for revenge, » he informed me.

« While you stay in a district in France, they hit you. It is the identical on a regular basis… They hit you, they rob every part you’ve gotten after which they throw you out. It is all the identical when you’re Arab, black, or Chinese language. It is at all times the identical, » he stated.

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On Friday, the UN rights workplace known as on France to deal with racism within the police.

« This can be a second for the nation to significantly deal with the deep problems with racism and discrimination in legislation enforcement, » spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani stated.

France rejected the accusation.

Simply after we spoke to Hamza, we watched as police dragged a protestor roughly to the ground and arrested him in entrance of a livid crowd.

Scenes like this may not assist construct belief however neither will a video which emerged reportedly exhibiting rioters looting about 20 automobiles.

The taking pictures of a young person sparked the unrest in Marseille.

Now, lengthy held divisions proceed to gasoline it.

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