The grandmother of French teenager of African descent Nahel M, who was shot dead by the police, reacted to the expanding violent protests in France over her grandson's killing.

On Sunday, Nadia, Nahel M's grandmother, issued a plea for calm, telling people to "stop and do not riot".

"We don't want them to destroy shops, buses and schools," Nadia told a French TV channel BFM.

"They are using Nahel as an excuse," she said. "We want things to calm down."

Nahel's grandmother told the BFM TV news channel that her daughter "no longer has a life" after Nahel's death.&nbsp;

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She said that she "resents" the men who killed her grandson but she does not hate all other police officers.

Asked about the money reportedly donated for the police officer who got arrested after being seen shooting Nahel dead, Nadia said that her 'heart is in pain'.&nbsp;

<h2>'No violence will go unpunished': French prime minister</h2>

Hours after the home of Vincent Jeanbrun, mayor of the southern suburb of L'Hay-les-Roses, was ram-raided and set alight while his wife and children were asleep, Prime Minister Elizabeth Borne visited Jeanbrun’s house.

"No violence will go unpunished," Borne said.

Meanwhile, the Association of Mayors of France called for a rally of citizens and mayors on Monday in Jeanbrun’s support.

<h2>Nahel's funeral</h2>

Hundreds of people gathered in the French suburb Nanterre's grand mosque to attend the funeral of 17-year-old Nahel M.&nbsp;

Some of the mourners were heard saying. "God is Greatest" in Arabic.

Around 45,000 police personnel were on the streets of France with reinforcements consisting of specialised elite units, armoured vehicles, along with helicopters brought in to reinforce Paris, Lyon, and Marseille.

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On Sunday morning, the situation in France was calmer than the previous four nights, after local authorities announced bans on demonstrations, ordered public transport to stop running in the evening, and some local authorities imposed overnight curfews.

Overnight on Saturday, over 700 people were arrested across France, about a thousand less than those arrested on Friday night.

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The grandmother of French teenager of African descent Nahel M, who was shot dead by the police, reacted to the expanding violent protests in France over her grandson's killing.

The grandmother of French teenager of African descent Nahel M, who was shot dead by the police, reacted to the expanding violent protests in France over her grandson's killing. On Sunday, Nadia, Nahel M's grandmother, issued a plea for calm, telling people to "stop and do not riot". "We don't want them to destroy shops, buses and schools," Nadia told a French TV channel BFM. "They are using Nahel as an excuse," she said. "We want things to calm down." Nahel's grandmother told the BFM TV news channel that her daughter "no longer has a life" after Nahel's death. Also read | France riots | Protesters ram car into mayor's house, teen's funeral held: Top points She said that she "resents" the men who killed her grandson but she does not hate all other police officers. Asked about the money reportedly donated for the police officer who got arrested after being seen shooting Nahel dead, Nadia said that her 'heart is in pain'. 'No violence will go unpunished': French prime minister Hours after the home of Vincent Jeanbrun, mayor of the southern suburb of L'Hay-les-Roses, was ram-raided and set alight while his wife and children were asleep, Prime Minister Elizabeth Borne visited Jeanbrun’s house. "No violence will go unpunished," Borne said. Meanwhile, the Association of Mayors of France called for a rally of citizens and mayors on Monday in Jeanbrun’s support. Nahel's funeral Hundreds of people gathered in the French suburb Nanterre's grand mosque to attend the funeral of 17-year-old Nahel M. Some of the mourners were heard saying. "God is Greatest" in Arabic. Around 45,000 police personnel were on the streets of France with reinforcements consisting of specialised elite units, armoured vehicles, along with helicopters brought in to reinforce Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. Also watch | France unrest: Fifth night of riots after police shoot teen × On Sunday morning, the situation in France was calmer than the previous four nights, after local authorities announced bans on demonstrations, ordered public transport to stop running in the evening, and some local authorities imposed overnight curfews. Overnight on Saturday, over 700 people were arrested across France, about a thousand less than those arrested on Friday night. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'They are using Nahel as excuse': Fatally shot teen's grandmother hits out at violent protesters

Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Paris on Tuesday after around 20,000 people defied a ban to rally over the 2016 death of a black man in police custody, galvanised by US demonstrations against racism and deadly police violence.

The protesters used slogans from the American protest movement to call for justice for Adama Traore, whose death four years ago has been a rallying cause against police brutality in France.

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The demonstration, which came after the release of two differing medical reports into the cause of Traore's death, had been prohibited by police citing a coronavirus ban on gatherings of more than 10 people.

The death of Adama Traore, 24, has been likened to the killing of George Floyd in the US, whose death has sparked protests across the country.

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The Paris police chief has rejected charges of racism against his force.

About 20,000 people defied the order on mass gatherings to join the protest. Initially peaceful, the march turned violent, with stones thrown at police and tear gas fired back.

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People run from tear gas as they attend a banned demonstration planned in memory of Adama Traore, a 24-year old black Frenchman who died in a 2016 police operation which some have likened to the death of George Floyd in the United States, in front of courthouse in Paris, France June 2, 2020|&nbsp;REUTERS

There were also demonstrations in other cities, including Marseille, Lyon and Lille. Some of the demonstrators carried Black Lives Matter placards - the movement that began in the US and has spread internationally.

Mr Traoré died in a police station after being apprehended by officers in the Paris suburbs and losing consciousness in their vehicle.

One of the officers told investigators that he and two colleagues pinned down Mr Traoré using their bodyweight.

Official reports indicate he died of heart failure, possibly due to an underlying health condition. Last Thursday, the officers who detained Mr Traoré were exonerated by a police investigation.

Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Paris on Tuesday after around 20,000 people defied a ban to rally over the 2016 death of a black man in police custody, galvanised by US demonstrations against racism and deadly police violence.

Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Paris on Tuesday after around 20,000 people defied a ban to rally over the 2016 death of a black man in police custody, galvanised by US demonstrations against racism and deadly police violence. The protesters used slogans from the American protest movement to call for justice for Adama Traore, whose death four years ago has been a rallying cause against police brutality in France. Also read: New York ripped to pieces, Governor refuses dominating National Guard: Trump The demonstration, which came after the release of two differing medical reports into the cause of Traore's death, had been prohibited by police citing a coronavirus ban on gatherings of more than 10 people. The death of Adama Traore, 24, has been likened to the killing of George Floyd in the US, whose death has sparked protests across the country. Also read: Is US on the brink of another civil war? The Paris police chief has rejected charges of racism against his force. About 20,000 people defied the order on mass gatherings to join the protest. Initially peaceful, the march turned violent, with stones thrown at police and tear gas fired back. People run from tear gas as they attend a banned demonstration planned in memory of Adama Traore, a 24-year old black Frenchman who died in a 2016 police operation which some have likened to the death of George Floyd in the United States, in front of courthouse in Paris, France June 2, 2020| REUTERS There were also demonstrations in other cities, including Marseille, Lyon and Lille. Some of the demonstrators carried Black Lives Matter placards - the movement that began in the US and has spread internationally. Mr Traoré died in a police station after being apprehended by officers in the Paris suburbs and losing consciousness in their vehicle. One of the officers told investigators that he and two colleagues pinned down Mr Traoré using their bodyweight. Official reports indicate he died of heart failure, possibly due to an underlying health condition. Last Thursday, the officers who detained Mr Traoré were exonerated by a police investigation.

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