France Riots: Small Businesses Face Financial and Emotional Fallout

Al Jazeera English3 hours ago1:30

More than 3,000 businesses across France were damaged during recent riots, leaving small business owners facing financial losses and emotional distress. In Paris, shop owner Hassan describes the devastation after looters ransacked his store and his fears about further unrest. The French government has promised financial assistance and soft loans to help affected businesses recover. But for many family-run shops, rebuilding confidence and overcoming the psychological impact of the violence could take much longer. Al Jazeera's Bernard Smith reports from Paris. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

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