French authorities call for videos of looting to identify rioters
To identify rioters across France last weekend, French authorities are calling on people who filmed scenes of looting to assist the investigation by handing…
France 24 reports: To identify rioters across France last weekend, French authorities are calling on people who filmed scenes of looting to assist the investigation by handing the videos in.
That is an unprecedented decision - one causing debate.
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