French government in crisis talks after ‘colossal failure of the state’
Ministers, officials and police under pressure over response to days of violent unrest in cities across France The French government was in crisis talks on…
The Guardian reports: Ministers, officials and police under pressure over response to days of violent unrest in cities across France The French government was in crisis talks on Sunday after one of the most violent days of unrest in years left public buildings burned, hundreds of shops destroyed and looted, and more than 2000 people arrested in cities across the country.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include France The French, French and Laurent Nuñez.
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