Police have made 143 arrests during the unrest, Interior Ministry Nicolas Sarkozy said.
Residents and opposition politicians have accused Sarkozy of fanning tensions with his tough police tactics and talk including calling troublemakers "scum."
"Sarkozy's language has added oil to the fire. He should really weigh his words," said Kaci, whose daughter lost her gym. "I'm proud to live in France, but this France disappoints me."
Tough police tactics, like arresting criminals.
The report did not address why the youths ran when officers came to the neighborhood, but it said Benna was known to police for having committed robbery with violence and Bouna was among those who had intruded onto the building site.
Oh well. If they can Sarkozy for insensitivity, maybe we have our new FEMA director.
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"The report did not address why the youths ran when officers came to the neighborhood . . ."
The reason is the same in any reasonably democratic country governed by the solid rule of law: you run when you're up to no bloody good.
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