Death of Adama Traoré

Adama Traoré (French pronunciation: ​[adama tʁaɔʁe]; 19 July 1992 – 19 July 2016) was a Black French man who died in custody after being restrained and apprehended by police. His death triggered riots and protests against police brutality in France, with new resurgence and resonance since the killing of George Floyd that some perceived as being under similar circumstances in 2020. Traoré is of Malian descent, and was born in Val-d'Oise.

Death of Adama Traoré

Adama Traoré (French pronunciation: ​[adama tʁaɔʁe]; 19 July 1992 – 19 July 2016) was a Black French man who died in custody after being restrained and apprehended by police. His death triggered riots and protests against police brutality in France, with new resurgence and resonance since the killing of George Floyd that some perceived as being under similar circumstances in 2020. Traoré is of Malian descent, and was born in Val-d'Oise.