More than 1,800 arrested in France protests, says interior minister
Interior minister Laurent Nunez said the protests involved clashes, arson and looting, with about 500 police officers, firefighters and paramedics injured.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced on Sunday that over 1,800 individuals were arrested during and after violent protests in France. The unrest saw clashes, arson, and looting across various cities, including Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Bordeaux. These protests were linked to demonstrations against high inflation, partly driven by the ongoing US-Iran war.
Nunez also attributed the violence to "several thousand ultra-left individuals," blaming them for clashes with police, arson or vandalism of public buildings, and widespread shop looting. He emphasized the considerable property damage, particularly affecting several hundred shop owners. Additionally, Nunez reported that approximately 500 police, firefighters, and paramedics were injured in the protests, a number that could change.
The French leader vowed that the country would not be swayed by those who seek to instill disorder and violence.
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