French police 'lost control' during weekend protests, says interior minister
Laurent Nuñez acknowledged a 'lack of anticipation' in the deployment of security forces during Saturday's nationwide demonstrations, which were marred by large crowds of rioters and looters on the fringes.
On Monday, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez admitted that police lost control during violent protests across the country. He reported that authorities arrested 350 people in Paris on Sunday in connection with the unrest. Nuñez pointed to gaps in anticipation during preparations and resigned, claiming responsibility for the events.
However, President Emmanuel Macron refused Nuñez's resignation, citing the need for leadership continuity. Despite this, Macron acknowledged the failures in anticipation and intelligence gathering. The Élysée Palace stated that the president tasked Nuñez with identifying the failures transparently. President Macron faces mounting pressure following the violence that erupted on the sidelines of the weekend protests.
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