Small businesses in the French ‘banlieue’ suburbs are overlooked by traditional banks, but give better, more socially beneficial returns than their city centre counterparts.
Burnt-out cars in the Northern suburbs of Paris, Sarcelles.
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Efforts have been made to improve housing in working-class neighbourhoods, yet the social and cultural mix has deteriorated. What remains is a face-off between young people and the police.
The mother of Nahel, who was shot dead by police in Nanterre, leads a rally in is name.
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