"Escalating Unrest in Paris Suburb After Police Shooting of Teen"

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Unrest continues in France as thousands of additional security forces are deployed following the police shooting and killing of a 17-year-old driver during a traffic check near Paris. Protests and clashes with police have erupted in various cities, with demonstrators demanding justice for the teenager. French President Emmanuel Macron called the shooting "unforgivable," but his comments drew criticism from police unions. The officer involved is in custody on charges of voluntary manslaughter. Rights groups have criticized a 2017 law change that expanded the circumstances in which officers can use firearms.
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