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Moroccans face racist violence in France after World Cup clash

Moroccans face racist violence in France after World Cup clash

Published December 15,2022


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More than 120 individuals had been arrested on Wednesday evening for what lawmakers denounced as “racist violence” in Paris and different French cities after France‘s World Cup semifinal win over Morocco.

Some 10,000 cops had been mobilized throughout France over fears of potential riots, together with 5,000 for Paris and the encircling space alone.

Despite the measures, Moroccan followers confronted verbal and bodily assaults from some far-right teams as raucous celebrations erupted throughout the nation after France gained the sport 2-0.

At least 115 individuals had been arrested in complete in Paris and its surrounding areas, native media reported.

Among them had been 40 far-right suspects who had been attempting to succeed in the Champs-Elysees, the capital’s busiest spot that was full of soccer followers, the reviews stated.

Violence was additionally reported in main cities reminiscent of Lyon, Nice, and Montpellier.

At least six individuals, together with two members of a right-wing group, had been arrested after a struggle between rival followers in Lyon, in line with reviews.

French lawmaker Thomas Portes condemned the “planned attacks” and “racist violence” towards Moroccan followers.

“We are close to a tragedy. We must react,” he wrote on Twitter.

Antoine Leaument, one other parliamentarian, stated “fascists … shouting racist remarks” attacked Moroccan followers in Nice.

“Racism is a crime,” he stated in a tweet, calling for the perpetrators to be punished in line with French regulation.

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