As nations begin to topple statues of controversial figures in the wake of anti-racism protests, French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said that France would not "take down any of its statues".&nbsp;

"The Republic will not wipe away any trace or any name from its history. It will not forget any of its works. It will not take down any of its statues but lucidly look at our history and our memory together," Macron said, in an address to the nation.&nbsp;

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He said this was particularly important in Africa, where French colonial rule in several nations is being observed as a subject of anger for many people.&nbsp;

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France and Africa need to collectively find a "present and a future that is possible on both sides of the Mediterranean", Macron said.&nbsp;

In many countries, including the UK, New Zealand, statues that are a symbol of racism, slavery are being taken down after the worldwide protests sparked following the death of George Floyd, an African American in the US.&nbsp;

Anti-racism protests erupted in France too in recent weeks and the demonstrators are also demanding justice for Adama Traore, a black man who died in France in 2016.&nbsp;

Macron said that France will be "uncompromising against racism, anti-Semitism and discrimination" and added that new measures would be taken for "equality".

"It is necessary to unite around Republican patriotism. We are a nation where everyone -- whatever their origin and religion -- can find their place," Macron said.

"Is this true everywhere and for everyone? No."&nbsp;

French President also supported the nation's police force, which is often accused of practicing racism, saying they "deserve public support and the recognition of the nation for their work".

As nations begin to topple statues of controversial figures in the wake of anti-racism protests, French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said that France would not "take down any of its statues".

As nations begin to topple statues of controversial figures in the wake of anti-racism protests, French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said that France would not "take down any of its statues". "The Republic will not wipe away any trace or any name from its history. It will not forget any of its works. It will not take down any of its statues but lucidly look at our history and our memory together," Macron said, in an address to the nation. Also read | Meet Adama Traore, whose death identical to George Floyd is triggering protests in France He said this was particularly important in Africa, where French colonial rule in several nations is being observed as a subject of anger for many people. Also read | France police to ban chokehold arrest as protest anger mounts France and Africa need to collectively find a "present and a future that is possible on both sides of the Mediterranean", Macron said. In many countries, including the UK, New Zealand, statues that are a symbol of racism, slavery are being taken down after the worldwide protests sparked following the death of George Floyd, an African American in the US. Anti-racism protests erupted in France too in recent weeks and the demonstrators are also demanding justice for Adama Traore, a black man who died in France in 2016. Macron said that France will be "uncompromising against racism, anti-Semitism and discrimination" and added that new measures would be taken for "equality". "It is necessary to unite around Republican patriotism. We are a nation where everyone -- whatever their origin and religion -- can find their place," Macron said. "Is this true everywhere and for everyone? No." French President also supported the nation's police force, which is often accused of practicing racism, saying they "deserve public support and the recognition of the nation for their work".

Emmanuel Macron says France will not take down any of its statues

The protests over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, United States has reached across the world, where several demonstrators denouncing racism.&nbsp;

And this protest wave has given France a demand justice for Adama Traore, who was also a victim of police brutality and his killing was similar to that of Floyd.&nbsp;

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"They died in exactly the same way," Adam's sister Assa Traore said, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

"Adama carried the weight of three officers on his body."

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Adama, also a black man like Floyd, ran from the police during an argument over an identity check after he celebrated his birthday on July 19, 2016.&nbsp;

He was nabbed after three police officers pinned him on the ground by using their combined body weight. He died as soon as the officials took him to a police station.&nbsp;

His death triggered huge protests in France, where police's high-handed actions and racism remain unaddressed.&nbsp;

Recently, the content of a Facebook group was leaked where police officers used sexist and racist terms and mocked victims of police brutality.

Even after four years, there has not been any prosecution as medical experts still couldn't conclude whether Adama died of police actions or prevailing medical condition. &nbsp;

The protests that have all faded have revived recently in France, sparked by the murder of Floyd.&nbsp;

Last week, thousands in France protested throughtout the week, with chants saying "let us breathe", "no justice, no peace".&nbsp;

"It’s a strong, powerful echo," Assa said.&nbsp;

Adama's friends and family members are urging for support for holding nationwide protests in France.&nbsp;

"All the light shed on the George Floyd case has served as a reminder of the numerous other victims who died in the same conditions as George Floyd," said actor Almamy Kanoute, who is a part of the campaign that demands justice for Adama. &nbsp;

"We’re not saying the police in France are the same as in the United States. But the deadly techniques used in the United States are the same ones as in some European countries, the same ones that kill the same type of people."

The protests over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, United States has reached across the world, where several demonstrators denouncing racism. And this protest wave has given France a demand justice for Adama Traore, who was also a victim of police brutality and his killing was similar to that of Floyd.

The protests over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, United States has reached across the world, where several demonstrators denouncing racism. And this protest wave has given France a demand justice for Adama Traore, who was also a victim of police brutality and his killing was similar to that of Floyd. Also read | Protesters across the US march again, demanding police reforms after Floyd killing "They died in exactly the same way," Adam's sister Assa Traore said, reported Reuters. "Adama carried the weight of three officers on his body." Also read | British street artist Banksy pays tribute to George Floyd with new artwork Adama, also a black man like Floyd, ran from the police during an argument over an identity check after he celebrated his birthday on July 19, 2016. He was nabbed after three police officers pinned him on the ground by using their combined body weight. He died as soon as the officials took him to a police station. His death triggered huge protests in France, where police's high-handed actions and racism remain unaddressed. Recently, the content of a Facebook group was leaked where police officers used sexist and racist terms and mocked victims of police brutality. Even after four years, there has not been any prosecution as medical experts still couldn't conclude whether Adama died of police actions or prevailing medical condition. The protests that have all faded have revived recently in France, sparked by the murder of Floyd. Last week, thousands in France protested throughtout the week, with chants saying "let us breathe", "no justice, no peace". "It’s a strong, powerful echo," Assa said. Adama's friends and family members are urging for support for holding nationwide protests in France. "All the light shed on the George Floyd case has served as a reminder of the numerous other victims who died in the same conditions as George Floyd," said actor Almamy Kanoute, who is a part of the campaign that demands justice for Adama. "We’re not saying the police in France are the same as in the United States. But the deadly techniques used in the United States are the same ones as in some European countries, the same ones that kill the same type of people."

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Emmanuel Macron says France will not take down any of its statues

Meet Adama Traore, whose death identical to George Floyd is triggering protests in France