Two panels will discuss the unrest in France's cities that started in one suburb north east of Paris and spread around the capital and to several cities around the country. The first panel will focus on the facts, explaining what happened, where, who were involved, how extensive and violent it was, the actions and reactions of the French authorities and on the part of the French population and media.
Participants: Pierre Mattot, Press attache, San Francisco French consulate
Jean-Etienne Amaury, French journalist (to be confirmed)
The second panel will provide an analysis, present interpretations of the causes and describe the measures taken and proposed by the government to face and remedy the situation.
Participants: Edouard Mayoral, Elected Official at the Assembly of French Citizens Abroad
Prof. Sophie Clavier, San Francisco State U., International Law expert
A catered buffet dinner will be available at 6 pm
(price: $7.00; reservation by Tuesday, February 7)
More information and Dinner reservation:
(650) 365 4080-- hydroprose@batnet.com