Mass Protests in France Spiral Into Worst Riots in Years
Macron says about 400 people were arrested after rioters burned city halls, looted shops and attacked police during nationwide protests over living costs.
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After a France-wide protest day with unprecedented riots and looting in Paris and other cities, the situation remained tense in the evening.
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets of several French cities to protest against the rising cost of living, in protests where clashes between violent groups and the police, riots and damage to public buildings have been the main focus rather than the demands. [poll:9832]
According to the Ministry of the Interior, 550,000 people participated in the protests and demonstrations against high cost of living.
Protests are causing massive riots in France. The government is convening a crisis meeting. President Macron announces consistency.
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Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years
The protests in France began last month at high schools in Paris' poor northern suburbs, where anger over teacher shortages and shabby facilities evolved into a broader movement focused on inequality, public spending and living standards.
In France, protests against the rising cost of living have resulted in one of the most serious riots in years. The government held a crisis meeting in the evening. The Ministry of the Interior reported around 400 arrests nationwide. President Emmanuel Macron strongly condemned the violence and announced a rigorous prosecution.
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