France Braces for New Unrest After Paris Riots and Tear Gas

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France faces a new night of unrest after Saturday's riots, with police deploying tear gas in Paris on Sunday and President Emmanuel Macron announcing a speech. Unofficial gatherings on Place de la République were dispersed with tear gas, and the CRS 8 unit was deployed. Fires and looting occurred in Paris and Marseille, while a town hall collapsed in Limoges and a teenager lost an eye in Mulhouse. Macron condemned the violence as unjustifiable, expressing shame and anger, and demanded justice set an example. He urged his government to ensure such events never happen again.


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