France protests escalate with riots, looting and 2,400 arrests
The unrest included rioting, looting and violent clashes with outnumbered police in cities including Paris, Marseille and Limoges.
According to The Guardian, the unrest included rioting, looting and violent clashes with outnumbered police in cities including Paris, Marseille and Limoges.
Last weekend there were mass protests across France, with more than half a million people estimated to have been involved. The interior minister conceded that police ‘lost control’ in some cities, while President Emmanuel Macron demanded a full security review.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Paris, Marseille and Limoges.
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- France · Europe
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- Paris, Marseille, Limoges, President Emmanuel Macron
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- World
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