3 chapters across the catalog
The "Yellow Vest" protests in France continued for a tenth consecutive week, with demonstrators in Paris demanding the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron. Police utilized controversial "flashball" guns—handheld launchers firing large rubber balls—which have caused serious injuries and induced comas among protesters. Despite the scale of the unrest and the deployment of 50,000 officers, the movement has received limited coverage in mainstream international news.
Violent clashes erupt in the Paris suburb of Bobigny following allegations that a young black man was raped with a baton by police. The hosts note that while the protests started peacefully, they quickly devolved into arson and attacks on officers. They compare the lack of U.S. media coverage of these riots to the heavy coverage of domestic protests.
Paris Riots, Police Brutality Protests, Media Assaults
Widespread riots broke out in Paris following the alleged assault and rape of a 22-year-old black man by police officers. Protesters clashed with riot police, torched cars, and smashed windows in several districts. Journalists, including a crew from RT, reported being threatened and assaulted by groups of youths while attempting to cover the unrest in the northern suburbs.
