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Over the past month, prisons in France have come under violent attacks, as the government pushes through legislation aimed at tackling rising drug-trafficking and crime. In this video, we're taking a look at the recent violence, the situation in French prisons, and its political implications.

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00:00 - Introduction 01:08 - Prison Attacks 03:37 - Prisons Crisis 04:54 - Drugs Crisis 07:08 - Conclusion 07:54 - Sponsored Content