French Justice Minister promises 'extremely firm' punishment for rioters
This weekend's rioting in France highlighted failings in the security services' handling of threats posed by looters, said Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin.
France 24 reports that this weekend's rioting in France highlighted failings in the security services' handling of threats posed by looters, said Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin.
He promised that rioters would face extremely firm punishment. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Angela Diffley tells us more.
This politics story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include French Justice Minister, Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin and International Affairs Editor Angela.
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