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France Riots
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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Jul 6, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
The death of 17-year-old French-Algerian Nahel Merzouk, killed by a police officer on 27 June in Nanterre, France sparked urban riots across France.
Things seem to be calming down, however tension definitely persists.
In ths episode we look at the factors behind these riots and how France’s colonial past plays an important part in all of this. We also discuss what needs to be done to help prevent a similar situation from happening again.
My guest today is Professor Mohamed Mahmoud MOHAMEDOU, who is Deputy Director of the Geneva Graduate Institute, as well as Professor of International History and Politics and Director of Executive Education here at the Institute.
Intro Credits: Daily Mail
Things seem to be calming down, however tension definitely persists.
In ths episode we look at the factors behind these riots and how France’s colonial past plays an important part in all of this. We also discuss what needs to be done to help prevent a similar situation from happening again.
My guest today is Professor Mohamed Mahmoud MOHAMEDOU, who is Deputy Director of the Geneva Graduate Institute, as well as Professor of International History and Politics and Director of Executive Education here at the Institute.
Intro Credits: Daily Mail
Released:
Jul 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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