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“Politicians must regain their power over the police”
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The second night of the riot in Nanterre: a police officer shot a 17-year-old there on Tuesday.
(Photo: Christophe Ena/AP)
How did the fatal shot in Nanterre come about? Security expert Fabien Jobard explains why the police in France are so prone to violence.
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Thomas Kirchner, Paris
The deadly shot of a police officer at a youth during a traffic stop has reignited the discussion about police violence in France. It has plagued the country for years.
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