Amid fears of renewed violence, France bans Bastille Day fireworks sale

Paris, Jul 10: Anticipating violence during the upcoming Bastille Day weekend, France has banned the sale, possession, and transportation of fireworks, reported CNN on Sunday (local time).

 

 

 

 

During the wave of violent riots that engulfed the nation after a police officer fatally shot a 17-year-old teen in late June, protesters have been seen setting off fireworks. "In order to prevent the risk of serious public disorder during the July 14th festivities, the sale, carrying, transport and use of pyrotechnic articles and fireworks are prohibited throughout France until July 15th inclusive," CNN reported citing a decree published in the official French government journal on Sunday.

 

 

 

 

 

France's national holiday, Bastille Day, is observed every year on July 14 with spectacular fireworks displays staged all over the nation. However, the decree, which came into effect right away, does not apply to individuals or localities planning professional or community fireworks displays.

 

 

 

The protesters erected barricades, lit fires and shot fireworks at police in French streets as tensions grew over the fatal police shooting of a teenager that shook France recently. The developments took place after the death of the teenager, 17, identified as Nahel after being stopped for a traffic violation in the Paris suburb town of Nanterre. The officer who is accused of shooting him was taken to jail.

 

 

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