The Video Showing Algerian Flags Was Not Shot During France's Recent Riots

Misbar investigated the video and found the claim to be misleading.

A thorough reverse image search revealed the video making the rounds to be outdated and unrelated to the recent wave of protests in France.

The Video of Algerian Protesters in Paris Dates Back to 2019

Contrary to viral claims, the video in question features the 2019 protests in Paris against the potential fifth term of Algeria's then-President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. 

AFP News Agency's YouTube channel uploaded a similar video to the viral one on March 10, 2019. 

The video's description states that it shows demonstrators waving Algerian flags as they occupy Place de la République in Paris to protest Bouteflika's bid for another term.

France 24 also uploaded a similar video to a published article on March 10, 2019.

Thousands gathered in Paris and various other cities across France to express their dismay against the former Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s candidacy for a fifth term in office.

Moreover, Ali Özkök, a Twitter user, published a video from the protest held at the République square in central Paris.

Mass Protests Erupt Against Bouteflika's Fifth-Term Bid

Several thousand individuals, many of Algerian descent, congregated at République Square in central Paris, while additional demonstrations took place in cities such as Marseille and Bordeaux.

According to the police, around 10,000 people gathered in Paris, and another 6,000 participated in the march in Marseille, a city with a sizable Algerian community.

Police Disperse Protesters from Place de la Republique

Despite a ban imposed by authorities, hundreds of protesters marched in central Paris on Saturday to protest against police violence. The demonstration came a week after riots erupted following the killing of a teenager in a Paris suburb.

The police dispersed the crowd from the large Place de la Republique in Paris, redirecting them towards Boulevard Magenta, where they marched peacefully. Two individuals were arrested, according to the Paris police department.

In addition to the banned Paris demonstration, authorities also banned a protest in the city of Lille, while a march in Marseille was allowed to proceed with a modified route, avoiding the city center.

The riots were triggered by the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Nahel M by a police officer during a traffic stop on June 27. The police officer is currently under investigation for voluntary homicide, with his lawyer claiming that he did not have the intention to kill the teenager.

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