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France protests: "There's a constant back and forth over who's actually responsible"

We discuss this with international affairs commentator Matthew-Mary Caruchet and our reporter Antonia Kerrigan.

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France 24 reports: We discuss this with international affairs commentator Matthew-Mary Caruchet and our reporter Antonia Kerrigan.

The government has blamed the violence on hard-left and ultra-left groups, as well as criminals it says instigated the looting.

This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Matthew-Mary Caruchet and Antonia Kerrigan.

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Location
France · Europe
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France 24
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Matthew-Mary Caruchet, Antonia Kerrigan
Section
World

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