July 3, 2023 - SafeAbroad

Situation Report: Anti-Police Brutality Riots in France

Situation Reports / By SafeAbroad / July 3, 2023 July 3, 2023

On June 27, Nanterre police shot and killed 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk during a police traffic stop. Protests denouncing the shooting developed into a nationwide movement against police brutality, culminating in five nights of rioting between June 27–July 1. The associated violence saw major acts of arson and vandalism in almost all French urban centers, including Paris, Marseilles, Lyon, Bordeaux, and Roubaix, leading to the arrests of thousands of participants.

Over half a million have been ordered to evacuate on July 3 as storms batter Kyushu, Japan.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / July 3, 2023 July 3, 2023

On July 3, over half a million people in Kyushu, Japan were ordered to evacuate following severe weather. The cities of Kurume, Kumamoto, and Fukuoka have been hit with heavy rainfall, high winds, and increased risk of landslides. Roads and bridges are likely to be flooded and damaged in the coming days.

A gas line explosion near the JR Shimbashi Station in Tokyo Japan on July 3 left four injured.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / July 3, 2023 July 3, 2023

On July 3, a gas line explosion injured four near the JR Shimbashi Station in Tokyo, Japan at 3:10 PM. Heavy smoke and fire still surround the explosion site, with firefighters attempting to stop its spread. Emergency services are responding to the scene and traffic disruptions are expected throughout the day.

Day: July 3, 2023

Situation Report: Anti-Police Brutality Riots in France

Over half a million have been ordered to evacuate on July 3 as storms batter Kyushu, Japan.

A gas line explosion near the JR Shimbashi Station in Tokyo Japan on July 3 left four injured.

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