French authorities detained 12 Algerians after violence broke out following Algeria’s elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Officials said the incidents happened after the final whistle, when groups gathered in the streets and disorder escalated. Police intervened to restore calm and made arrests during the operation.
The detainees were taken in on suspicion of involvement in the unrest, as security services moved to prevent the situation from spreading and to protect public property.
The developments came amid strong reactions from supporters after Algeria’s exit from the tournament, with tensions spilling over into street scenes that required a security response.
Authorities have not announced further details about the identities of those detained or the legal steps that will follow.
