Keywords: Public order


France Colle Urges French Police to Learn from Morocco’s Security Expertise

French writer France Colle has called on France to draw lessons from Morocco’s policing methods, arguing that greater cooperation and professional training could help French law enforcement improve its response to public disorder. In an open letter to French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez,......

France Protests: Macron Promises Tough Action After Violent Clashes

French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged a firm response to the violence that erupted during demonstrations across France on October 17, warning that those responsible for attacks, looting and destruction would face legal consequences. In a televised address on October 18, Macron described the unrest......

France Reels From Nationwide Unrest as Anti-Cost-of-Living Protests Turn Violent

France is facing renewed political and social tensions after a nationwide protest against the rising cost of living was overshadowed by widespread vandalism, looting and clashes with security forces, leaving damaged public buildings and businesses across several major cities. The scale of the destruction......

Paris Police Make 40 Arrests Ahead of October 17 Protests Against Rising Living Costs

French police arrested 40 people in Paris on Saturday morning as authorities stepped up security ahead of a nationwide day of mobilization against the rising cost of living. The arrests followed checks conducted to enforce restrictions on demonstrations in several parts of the capital, according to an......

Azerbaijan denies hijab restrictions in medical institutions and warns against fake documents

Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Health has rejected claims that it introduced restrictions on wearing the hijab in medical institutions, describing a document circulating online as fraudulent. In a joint statement issued on Thursday with the Azerbaijan Media Development Agency, the ministry said it had......

France: Police Officer Charged After High School Student Is Seriously Injured in Tours

A police officer has been formally charged with aggravated violence following the serious injury of a high school student in Tours in late September, bringing renewed attention to the use of force by law enforcement amid continuing student protests across France. The officer was placed under judicial......

Casablanca Strengthens Its Security Measures Against Crime and Fugitives

A large-scale security operation has been underway since the beginning of the week in several areas of Casablanca. Supervised by the director of the judicial police, Mohamed Dkhissi, this campaign specifically targets individuals with outstanding warrants as well as areas facing various forms of delinquency. The......

Italy: Giorgia Meloni's Major Reforms Stumble as Security Politics Take Hold

As Italy approaches a new record for government longevity, Giorgia Meloni can boast exceptional political stability. However, this duration in power contrasts with the difficulties faced by several of her flagship reforms. Where institutional transformations encounter political and constitutional obstacles,......

France: illegal rave party in Morbihan ends as authorities dismantle sound system

An unauthorized rave party held in a wooded area of Morbihan has come to an end after several days of activity, with authorities confirming that the sound system had been shut down and dismantled. The event, which attracted around 2,000 participants, led to more than 1,900 fines being issued by law enforcement. The......