March 13, 2017

Unrest in Suburban Paris

Nighttime unrest in the Rose des Vents area of the northern Paris suburb of Aulnay-sous-Bois began on February 4 and has continued over the course of several nights. Residents have clashed with police, set fire to trashcans and vehicles, and vandalized buildings, including area businesses. According to media reports, on February 6, a Molotov cocktail was thrown at a U.S.-based fast-food chain restaurant, causing some damage. Though the situation was calmer in the Rose des Vents area on the night …