image shared on social media It reportedly depicts peaceful protests in France in 2016 and violent riots in France in 2023.
I think that worked for them.
France 2016 vs 2023
🤨 pic.twitter.com/DfvjfBM1tp— Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) July 2, 2023
Verdict: False
Caption is inaccurate. Pictures of peaceful protests are from Brussels.
Fact check:
French President Emmanuel Macron is considering blocking public access to certain social media features following recent protests and riots across the country. euro news report. Mr Macron has discussed the possibility with mayors, who are facing mass unrest following the killing of a 17-year-old by a police officer during a traffic stop.
The Twitter post allegedly shows a team of firefighters extinguishing a car fire caused by peaceful protests in France in 2016 and violent riots in France in 2023. The top image of the peaceful protest shows a large group holding banners supporting refugees. Meanwhile, below are four firefighters standing in front of a large fire.
“It turns out it worked for them. France 2016 vs 2023,” the caption reads.
Caption is inaccurate. There are no credible reports to suggest that both of these photos were taken in France.(Related: President Trump says lawyers failed to hide classified documents from Justice Department?)
of photo below It shows recent fires after clashes between mobs and police in France. However, the top photo was not taken in France.The image was taken during the protest Brussels During a 2015 demonstration in solidarity with refugees and showing support for bringing them to Belgium.
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