A deputy mayor in France was gassed by police during a protest, denouncing law enforcement's 'total impunity' in handling youth mobilizations.
Mayor injured by tear gas
Approximately ten days ago, images of the mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, receiving tear gas while trying to mediate between high school students and police officers spread globally, drawing international attention to the situation in the area.Deputy mayor also harmed
On the evening of October 18, Landry Ngang, the deputy mayor of Saint-Denis responsible for finance and public partnerships, was gassed in the face by a police officer during an operation targeting looting the day after a mobilization on October 17.Public Liberties interview
In an interview with Public Liberties, Landry Ngang described the violence he experienced during the police operation, criticizing the tactics used by law enforcement against mobilized youth and left-wing officials.Criticism of government response
Ngang accused the government of being unable to address the demands of protesters, while also failing to hold law enforcement accountable for their actions, which he described as being carried out with total impunity.
