Police ‘lost control’ during French protests, says Interior Minister
President Emmanuel Macron also refused Interior Minister Laurent Nunez’s resignation even as he acknowledged security and intelligence failures in the…
The Hindu reports: President Emmanuel Macron also refused Interior Minister Laurent Nunez’s resignation even as he acknowledged security and intelligence failures in the government response.
The story is also being covered by France 24. France 24 adds: France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez admitted Monday that the police "lost control" in some cities during violent protests that erupted in cities across the country at the weekend.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include French, Interior Minister and President Emmanuel Macron.
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- French, Interior Minister, President Emmanuel Macron, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez
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- The HinduPolice ‘lost control’ during French protests, says Interior Minister
- France 24French interior minister admits police 'lost control' of protests
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