Paris Shopkeepers Count Cost After Riots Destroy 10 Years of Work in 30 Minutes

aftonbladet.se (Swedish) —

Paris shopkeepers are counting the cost after riots, with one store owner saying ten years of work was destroyed in 30 minutes. 228 shops were looted in the city last weekend. Police have deployed 70,000 security forces nationwide, including armored vehicles and water cannons, ahead of Saturday's protests. Several areas and museums, including the Louvre, will be closed, and shopkeepers are boarding up windows. Protesters say the looting undermines their message, while one demonstrator stressed the importance of showing discontent. A resident noted the cause is good but condemned those who destroy property.


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