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- 1Saint-Denis mayor accused of joining student rioters sparks outrage in France●Outrage in France after Bally Bagayoko, the far-left mayor of the country’s most infamous no-go zone Saint-Denis joined
French political figures and commentators are outraged after Saint-Denis mayor Bally Bagayoko was filmed at a high school being attacked by student rioters, allegedly laughing, giving high fives and jumping with the crowd. Critics say a mayor joining unrest in one of France's most troubled suburbs undermines public order, while supporters may view the scene differently. The footage has circulated widely on social media, drawing reactions across the French political spectrum.