France bans buying fireworks for Bastille Day after riots
BBC NewsAPR 2023
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
The French government has taken a number of steps to ensure the safety of its citizens during the upcoming national holiday and stop the nationwide riots that have taken place. While its measures may seem extreme, curfews and bans have been implemented to prevent unnecessary violence and destruction. This latest ban will ensure the coming celebrations will take place peacefully.
Establishment-critical narrative
People are protesting in the streets because of racial profiling and systemic discrimination within the police force, especially in low-income and multiethnic suburbs. Political parties, trade unions, and environmental NGOs demand action, and even the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has called on the French government to investigate the deep-seated issues within its law enforcement agencies.