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January 01, 2006
Paris Still Burning
Well, I guess that the wonderful society of France still isn't working:
Rowdy revelers in France torched 425 vehicles overnight in scattered New Year's Eve unrest that has become an annual problem in troubled neighborhoods, the national police chief said Sunday. Last year, 333 cars were burned.
Police Chief Michel Gaudin also said there were no major clashes this year between youths and police overnight. Police were particularly vigilant this time because of the three weeks of rioting and arson that took place in October.
A state of emergency imposed during the rioting is still in effect, and 25,000 police were on alert for the holiday.
Police took 362 people into custody, up from 272 last year. Among police, 27 officers were injured on the job, Gaudin said. The nature of their injuries wasn't disclosed.
More here.
Posted by Aaron at January 1, 2006 04:29 PM
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