Key Points
The killing of 17-year-old Nahel Marzouk, a French citizen of North African descent, by police has triggered massive protests in France..
The immediate trigger was the 27 June-shooting of Marzouk, of Algerian and Moroccan descent..
This triggered widespread protests as thousands took to the streets to condemn police brutality..
Protestors have torched buildings and vehicles, forcing the government to deploy thousands more police in a bid to contain the demonstrations..
Nahels killing has struck a chord with a number of young people from poor, minority communities who feel frustrated by a lack of economic opportunities..
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