Mayors hold anti-riot rallies as tension eases in France over police killing of teen
Anti-riot rally
Following the death of an African teen, riots and protests gripped several French cities.
In one such act of violence, the wife and children of L'Haÿ-les-Roses's Mayor were injured when a vehicle rammed through their building. Following this incident, French mayor called on for an anti-riot rally on Monday, July 3.
Representatives sing the national anthem
Elected representatives were present at the march. L'Hay-les-Roses mayor Vincent Jeanbrun, Ile-de-France Region President Valerie Pecresse, French Senate President Gerard Larcher, Member of Parliament Eric Ciotti of the Les Republicains party sang the French national anthem, the Marseillaise, during the march.
Together for the republic
The Mayor of L'Hay-les-Roses Vincent Jeanbrun held a banner reading "together for the republic" during the anti-riot march organised on Monday, July 3.
People support their elected representatives
Hundreds of people attended a "citizens gathering" in support of elected officials in front of the town hall of Persan. The town hall of Persan was was partially burnt during violent riots that took place in the city following the death of the 17-year old.
Violence is not an option
While people mourn and condemn the deadly police killing of the African teen, the anti-riot rally was a reminder that violence cannot solves problems.
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