What was the 2005 civil unrest in France?
Q: What was the 2005 civil unrest in France?
A: The 2005 civil unrest in France was a series of riots that happened in October and November.
Q: What were some of the damages caused by the riots?
A: Many cars and public buildings, such as schools, were burnt during the riots.
Q: When and where did the riots begin?
A: The riots began on October 25, 2005 in Clichy-sous-Bois, which is a suburb of Paris.
Q: How long did the riots last?
A: The riots together lasted for about 3 weeks.
Q: Why did the riots happen?
A: The riots happened as a reaction to the accidental deaths of two teenage boys and the serious injuries of another, after they hid in a power substation and got an electric shock while being chased by police. However, the boys did not commit a crime.
Q: Did the riots start in other parts of France?
A: Yes, the riots started in Clichy-sous-Bois and then spread to other parts of France.
Q: What triggered the riots?
A: The accidental deaths of two teenage boys and the serious injuries of another triggered the riots.
