Macron urges calm in France as rioting and looting continue in Paris

bbc.co.uk —

French President Emmanuel Macron called for calm and order in a national address Sunday, warning rioters not to escalate after protests turned violent, with looting continuing in Paris. Around 550,000 demonstrators marched largely peacefully Saturday against fuel prices and public services, but police arrested about 2,400 people as rioters set fires and clashed with officers in Paris, Marseille, and other cities. Sunday saw smaller-scale looting and clashes in Paris and Lyon, while Limoges' 19th-century city hall was gutted by fire, with residents expressing shock over damage to heritage buildings.


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