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Macron Condemns Unbridled Violence in Paris Clashes
French president vows 'uncompromising' response to protesters and looters amid new clashes.
In brief
French president vows 'uncompromising' response to protesters and looters amid new clashes. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned unbridled violence in Paris protests, vowing to be 'uncompromising' toward violent agitators while police arrested nearly 2,400 people. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Macron's Address
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to be 'uncompromising' toward violent protesters and looters in France.
“Tonight, we all feel anger and shame”
Arrests and Injuries
Nearly 2,400 people were arrested Saturday with almost 1,000 police and gendarmes injured, seven seriously.
Clashes in Paris
Police fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters in Paris squares after social media calls for unauthorized gatherings.
Lyon Violence
Violence erupted in Lyon where youths attempted to smash windows of a luxury clothing store.
The key point
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned unbridled violence in Paris protests, vowing to be 'uncompromising' toward violent agitators while police arrested nearly 2,400 people.
