Iran Press/ Europe: Since last Tuesday night, following the death of 17-year-old French courier driver Nahel Merzouk, many French protested against his killing in different cities in France.
Violence raged, many protesters were arrested, many security forces and protesters were injured in clashes, and many cars were also set in a blaze. The protests have extended to Belgium as well.
The 17-year-old teenager's car was stopped by the police on Tuesday for violating the driving rules in Nanterre, the prefecture of the Hauts-de-Seine department in the western suburbs of Paris located some 11 km (6.8 mi) northwest of the center of Paris.
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin told reporters on Saturday that 45,000 security forces will be deployed in different areas on Saturday and Sunday.
He added, the number of troops in these cities "will be significantly strengthened in order to completely restore order." 219
