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The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Office has strongly condemned the fatal Police shooting of a teenager in France, urging the country to address issues of racial discrimination in its law enforcement agencies.
Expressing concern over the racism that is far eating deep into the enforcement of the country, UN Human Rights Office spokesperson, Ravina Shamdasani said, “This is a moment for the country to seriously address the deep issues of racism and discrimination in law enforcement.”
The victim, 17-year-old Nahel M., who according to the UN was of North African descent, was shot dead by police on Tuesday during a traffic stop in the Paris suburb of Nanterre.
The prosecutors say the officer who killed the teenager has been charged with voluntary homicide and placed in pre-trial detention.
Emphasizing the importance of peaceful assembly, Shamdasani called on the authorities to ensure that the use of force by police “always respects the principles of legality, necessity, proportionality, non-discrimination, precaution, and accountability.”
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“Any allegations of disproportionate use of force must be swiftly investigated,” she added.
French President, Emmanuel Macron is set to chair an inter-ministerial crisis meeting as the government struggles to restore law and order after a third night of protests.
