At least 875 people have been arrested as clashes between protesters and police in France persist for the third consecutive night. Despite a heavy police presence, shops have been ransacked, and cars have been set on fire in Paris. Public demonstrations have been banned in Marseille. French President Emmanuel Macron is holding another crisis meeting with ministers, denouncing the protest violence as "unjustifiable." Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has stated that "all options" are being considered, including the possibility of declaring a state of emergency. The unrest initially began on Tuesday following the police shooting of a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent named Nahel M, who was fatally shot as he drove away from a traffic stop. The officer responsible for Nahel's death has apologized to the family and has been charged with voluntary homicide. His lawyer describes him as "devastated." The teenager's tragic death has reignited concerns about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs.

Demonstrations have erupted in multiple cities across France in response to the killing of the 17-year-old teenager by the police for a traffic violation. In arson, vandalism, and violent protests, at least 150 people have been arrested in more than half a dozen cities. In the Essonne region, located south of Paris, a group forced all passengers off a bus and set fire to a passenger tram in Clamma. Several cars were also set on fire in the southern city of Toulouse. Police sources have reported similar incidents in Dijon and Lyon, where numerous vehicles were set ablaze. According to France 24 News, protesters attacked the security entrance of the second-largest prison complex in Fesne, France, using fireworks and firecrackers. In Saint-Seine-Denis, protesters set fire to several cars, shops, and a library, and engaged in looting, attacks on police stations, and damage to town halls. In response to the escalating violence, the suburb of Clama, near Paris, has implemented a curfew from Thursday night until Monday. The municipality, with a population of approximately 54,000, announced the curfew through a press release on its website. The curfew is in effect from 9:00 p.m. on Thursday to 6:00 a.m. on Monday. Thursday marked the second consecutive night of violent demonstrations following the allegation that a teenager was killed by security officials. France 1 TV reported that 150 people were arrested after clashes erupted for the second night in a row. Protesters set fire to garbage containers and clashed with security personnel. In Klama, southwest of Paris, a passenger tram was set ablaze during the clashes. France 24 News stated that the shooting incident occurred in the western area of Paris. Protesters wearing black masks targeted security forces, detonating firecrackers and fireworks in the area. When police fired flash balls and tear gas to disperse the protesters, they responded with stones, bottles, and garbage.

Specialized units such as the French Investigation and Intervention Brigade, deployed during security challenges, and the counter-terrorism police force known as the BRI, armed with handguns and specialized equipment, have been dispatched in Nantair. Last year, 13 people were killed by police after refusing to comply with a traffic check. Amendments to the law in 2017 granted police officers greater authority to use their weapons, which has since been criticized for potential misuse. As the violent protests escalated, French President Emmanuel Macron reached out to the victims' relatives and representatives of the protesters to initiate crisis talks. The situation remains tense as authorities grapple with finding a resolution to the deeply rooted concerns surrounding policing and racial profiling in France.
Note: The information provided in this article is based on current reports and may be subject to further updates as the situation develops.