Twelve Algerian were arrested in France following riots linked to the Algerian national team's loss in the 2025 Africa Cup

Twelve Algerian were arrested in France following riots linked to the Algerian national team's loss in the 2025 Africa Cup
The French Ministry of the Interior announced on Sunday, January 11, 2026, the arrest of 12 people of Algerian origin following riots targeting security forces in several French cities on Saturday evening. The riots erupted after the Algerian national team's defeat to Nigeria in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, held in Morocco. Details of the Events and Nature of the Riots: According to a statement issued by the Ministry and reported by French media, groups of Algerian supporters gathered in several cities (including Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Lille) to watch the match. After Algeria's elimination, some gatherings turned violent, including the throwing of fireworks and other projectiles at security forces, as well as damage to public and private property and traffic disruptions. The Ministry of the Interior confirmed that the security intervention was carried out in accordance with established procedures and that police and gendarmerie forces successfully d…

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