There was a fire and clashes in the terminal, one of the most important in Paris, between law enforcement and Congolese nationals annoyed with the musician, whom they considered close to power in Congo.
In the face of the violence and the burning of scooters and garbage containers, the authorities closed the station yesterday at 6:00 p.m. local time, and evacuated its underground.
The 42-year-old artist, exponent of the so-called Congolese rumba, offered a concert in the AccorHotels Arena on his return to Paris after years.
Following the incident, French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner condemned the damage and violence caused by those who challenged the ban on demonstrations.
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