France protests: Over 2,000 detained after riots

pravda.com.ua (Ukrainian) —

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced that the number of detainees following massive protests in the country, which escalated into riots, looting, and violent clashes, has increased to over 2,000 people. Nunez stated on Sunday, October 18, that investigations are ongoing to identify those involved in these acts and bring them to justice in court, as reported by Sky News and European Pravda. Police and organizers reported that between 550,000 and 800,000 people demonstrated across France on Saturday, October 17, against the high cost of living, with violence, looting, and vandalism occurring in several cities. US President Donald Trump linked the protests to migration and urged Paris to "close the borders."


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