French individuals took to the streets on Saturday in remembrance of Adama Traore, a Black man who died in police custody in July 2016, native media reported.
Hundreds of individuals, together with a number of left-wing politicians and Traore’s sister and brothers, gathered at Paris’ central Place de la Republique at about midday, regardless of an earlier ban by police, broadcaster BFMTV reported, noting that marches additionally occurred within the cities of Marseille and Strasbourg.
Though the demonstration in Paris was largely peaceable, police fined some protesters €135 ($150) for collaborating “in an unlawful march,” it added.
Traore’s brother Youssouf was arrested for “violence against a policewoman,” whereas authorized proceedings had been initiated in opposition to his sister Assa for “organizing an undeclared demonstration.”
Adama Traore, a Black French citizen of Malian descent, died on July 19, 2016 whereas in police custody after being restrained and apprehended by police.
His loss of life triggered riots and protests in opposition to police brutality.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
