Don’t plan your trip to France: Warns UK

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Following the June 27 shooting of a 17-year-old boy by a police officer near Paris, a wave of protests swept over France, leading to a ban on rallies, the issuing of travel advisories, and a resurgence of discussion regarding excessive policing in marginalised groups.

On Friday, Britain warned its nationals travelling to France of disruptions to road transport, including possible curfews, after nationwide unrest in protest at the fatal shooting of a teenager by French police.

"There may be disruptions to road travel, and local transport provision may be reduced," the British government's foreign office said in travel advice posted online.

"Some local authorities may impose curfews. Locations and timing of riots are unpredictable. You should monitor the media, and avoid areas where riots are taking place."