Congolese Migrants Riot in Paris, Set Fire to Dozens of Vehicles

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A crowd consisting primarily of Congolese migrants rioted in Paris, setting fire to dozens of vehicles as firefighters battled blazes around the Gare de Lyon train station.

The station was partially evacuated late Friday as police urged the public to avoid the area.

“At least 30 motorcycles, scooters & rental cars have been torched. Part of a building was also set alight,” tweeted reporter Oliver Miocic.

Lots of damage caused by protesters setting fire to parts of Gare de Lyon. At least 30 motorcycles, scooters & rental cars have been torched. Part of a building was also set alight. Reports it is linked to this evening’s concert of Congolese star Fally Ipupa. #garedelyon pic.twitter.com/66TqMqqrcn

— Oliver Miočić (@olivermiocic) February 28, 2020

Another video shows plumes of black smoke rising from a large fire near the station.

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You’ll be forgiven for thinking that this is a video from some war in the Middle East but it actually is migrant riots today in Paris near #GareDeLyon.Congolese migrants are fighting the police because some singer(FallyIpupa)that they don’t like will play

RT reports that the mob “tried to prevent firefighters from putting out the blaze” and video footage appears to confirm that...

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