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 murder of George Floyd in the United States that some perceived as being under similar circumstances in 2020.
Adama Traoré | |
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| Born | 19 July 1992 Beaumont-sur-Oise, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France |
| Died | 19 July 2016 (aged 24) Beaumont-sur-Oise, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France |
| Cause of death | Contested, heart failure or asphyxiation from sustained pressure |
| Known for | Alleged victim of police brutality |
Of Malian descent, Traoré was born in Val-d'Oise.
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