Macron condemns violence after riots lead to looting and mass arrests

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Macron condemns violence after riots lead to looting and mass arrests. (2026, October 18). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/18/macron-condemns-violence-after-riots-lead-to-looting-and-mass-arrests?traffic_source=rss

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French President Emmanuel Macron criticized the violent protesters who attacked government buildings, calling on them to face consequences for their actions. Following several days of unrest, authorities made mass arrests as riots broke out due to escalating costs of living and dissatisfaction with educational facilities in France.

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Student protests erupted across France on October 15, over poor school conditions such as overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages. The demonstrations escalated into violent clashes with police, who used non-lethal weaponry like tear gas, water cannons, and flash-bang grenades to control crowds. By October 17, tens of thousands of people from various groups including trade unionists and Yellow Vests joined the students in protests against high prices and social inequalities. The government blamed LFI for fueling public discontent, a claim LFI denied. Arrests and injuries have sparked an uproar amid France's historical culture of protest.

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