User:VictoriaCignotti/2020 Dijon riots

The "2020 Dijon Riots" took place in Dijon, in the French region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté for four consecutive days. On June 10th, a 16-year-old Chechen boy was assaulted by individuals from low-income district of Grésilles in Dijon which has a predominant population of North Africans. The incident amplified tensions between the Chechens and North Africans because both communities have opposing drug-trades. In retaliation of the assault, approximately 150-200 Chechens from France, Belgium, and Germany stormed the neighborhood of Grésilles. The people participating wore hoods to conceal their identity and brandished clubs as well as firearms. They were shooting in the air, destroying surveillance cameras, and setting garbage bins as well as vehicles on fire. These tensions continued throughout the weekend, but on Monday the interior minister ordered police reinforcements to terminate the situation and announced that the government would manage the crisis. There were countless helicopters, dozens of police vans, and firefighters attempting to deescalate the violence. The administration approximated that ten individuals had been injured. On the following Thursday, six people were arrested with their connection to the four-day long riots. Two men which include a Russian and Frenchman were charged with criminal association and intent and with gathering to perpetrate violence as well as damage property. The consequences of their crimes could be ten years in jail. The other suspects have similar charges in addition to aggravated assault.