French Unrest Spreads as Protests Turn Violent in Multiple Cities

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Anti-austerity protests in France have escalated into violent unrest across multiple cities, including Nice, Lille, and Strasbourg, with police intervening amid clashes, looting, and arson. In Marseille and Lyon, shops have been attacked and looted, with a Hugo Boss store in Lyon reportedly plundered and set on fire. Demonstrators in Lille forced their way into the city hall, while Nice saw police action after a peaceful start. The protests, driven by opposition to budget cuts and social inequality, have persisted for weeks, with similar unrest occurring last week as well.


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