France: Lawmakers hold a minute of silence for Pengo Bossio Wangi, victim of racist attack
French lawmakers held a minute of silence for Pengo Bossio Wangi.
France 24 reports: French lawmakers held a minute of silence for Pengo Bossio Wangi.
The victim of a racist attack died in a shooting last week, while at least five other people were wounded, including a 12-years-old girl. FRANCE 24’s Claire Paccalin reports from the ground.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Pengo Bossio Wangi, French and Claire Paccalin.
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