Alind Chauan for the Indian Express on “The complex history of French immigration — seen in a police killing and retaliatory street violence”

Over the last week, France has seen protests of a police killing.  Alind Chauan for the Indian Express puts the recent events into its historical context:

For almost a week, France has been engulfed by violent protests that first broke out after the police shooting of 17-year-old Nahel M in the small town of Nanterre to the west of Paris, on June 27. The demonstrations have resulted in the arrest of thousands and widespread destruction.

Nahel belongs to a French-Algerian family, and the incident is being seen as another addition to the long list of alleged racist killings in the country. Protesters and many experts believe such events have highlighted France’s struggle to integrate its immigrant population, especially in recent years.”

I am not particularly well-versed in French immigration history.  The story provided interesting background that rang true.

KJ