suburbs
06/05/2008 > FRANCE
Ultra violent video clip set in the Parisian suburbs
A video clip released by the French electro group Justice has caused controversy in the country for its aesthetic depiction of street violence. Attacking women, beating up old ladies and glassing bar-owners is all part of the glamorous storyline. If they were looking for attention - they got it. Read more and see the video...
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29/11/2007 > FRANCE
Riot photos circulate from phone-to-phone, but not online
The confrontations in suburban Paris seem to have come to an end. Like in December 2005, photos of the events are being sent from phone to phone by Bluetooth or MMS. But this time, the images are harder to find online. Participants are more cautious with the material after realising it could lead to their identification by the police. Here are some photos and a short video taken on Monday night, that were sent to us by MMS today.
Post your questions to our contacts in the area: surveillant Sarcelles, Pierre, Anissa.
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