France imposes partial ban on internet as riots continue over teenager’s killing

The protests began after a police officer shot down a 17-year-old boy at point-blank for driving off his car during a traffic check.

Jul 2, 2023 - 22:30

France imposes partial ban on internet as riots continue over teenager’s killing

France has imposed a partial ban on internet services from Monday across parts of the country as riots continued for the fifth day on Sunday.

The unrest was triggered after a 17-year-old was killed by a police officer in a suburb of Paris city on Tuesday. Nahel, who was of Algerian and Moroccan descent, was shot at point-blank for driving off his car during a police traffic check.

On Sunday, France’s Interior Ministry said in a statement that the restrictions are “intended to prevent the misuse of social networks and online platforms to coordinate illegal actions and incite violence”.

The ministry added that the mobile and landline services will continue to operate.

France is planning a shutdown of the nation's internet in an attempt to stop the world from seeing what invaders are doing to the nation. pic.twitter.com/5lP3Jz9Q88— NinnyD ????????❤️???????? Waiting~4~the Revolution (@ninnyd101) July 2, 2023

Meanwhile, a clash broke out between the police and the rioters during the early hours of Sunday, reported the Associated Press.

The police use tear gas shells and stun grenades to pacify the protestors who set off firecrackers and lit barricades on fire in the Champs-Elysees avenue.

A car that was set on fire rammed the home of the l’Hay-les-Roses mayor, a suburb of Paris, Mayor Vincent Jeanbrun...