French Police Arrest 1,200 in Saturday Riots Linked to Student Protests

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French police made 1,200 arrests during riots on Saturday linked to student protests, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced, adding that 150 police and gendarmes were injured. Lecornu called it a "miracle" the toll was not heavier during his visit to security forces mobilized in central Paris. He also accused the radical left party "France Unbowed" of inciting the unrest. The prime minister said the party must now "choose a side" regarding the violence. The riots occurred on the sidelines of student demonstrations across France.


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