The week in pictures: Escalating protests across Europe and the tragic capsize of a migrant boat
From student protests and heightened tensions across French demonstrations on October 17, to ongoing anti-government marches in Albania and the tragic…
France 24 reports: From student protests and heightened tensions across French demonstrations on October 17, to ongoing anti-government marches in Albania and the tragic sinking of a migrant boat off the coast of Djibouti, FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the most striking images from the past week.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Europe, French and Albania.
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