The killing of a police captain and his partner was part of a string of deadly Islamist terrorist attacks in 2015 and 2016 that scarred France.
Tag: Attacks on Police
Turkey Strikes Kurdish Rebels After Suicide Attack in Ankara
“Many terrorists were neutralized,” Turkey said of the airstrikes, which it ordered after the P.K.K. took responsibility for a bomb attack.
98 Arrests in Child Abuse Inquiry That Followed Killing of F.B.I. Agents
The investigation the two agents were part of grew into a larger inquiry that netted members of an online pedophile ring in the U.S. and Australia.
Riots in France Highlight a Vicious Cycle Between Police and Minorities
Calls to overhaul the police go back decades. But violent episodes of police enforcement continue. So do violent outpourings on the street.
A Timeline of France’s Protests After Police Fatally Shoot a 17-Year-Old
Clashes between protesters and the police continued in cities across France. “We don’t forget, we don’t forgive,” crowds chanted.
‘The State Killed My Brother’: Senegal in Uproar After Deadly Protests
After several protesters were killed by live ammunition this month in Senegal, many in the usually stable West African nation wonder what comes next.
Deadly Blasts Destroy Police Station in Pakistan
Some officials said the explosions, which killed at least 15, were caused by an accident. But a rise in militant attacks has put the region on edge.
French Police Face Scrutiny for Heavy Hand During Pension Protests
An audio recording of officers threatening and intimidating young people has reignited a debate over harsh and discriminating tactics.
Imran Khan Makes Court Appearance and Chaos Breaks Out
Supporters of the former prime minister of Pakistan have repeatedly clashed this week with the security forces, keeping the country on edge. “Show you can fight,” he told supporters.
Retrial Ordered for Americans Convicted in Italian Officer’s Killing
The case of the two men, Finnegan Elder and Gabriel Natale Hjorth, who were both sentenced to more than two decades in prison, will now be sent to a new appeals court.