‘Anger and shame’: Macron denounces France’s nationwide rioting, looting
- President Macron promises to increase security, but stops short of announcing a state of emergency or curfew.
- French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed “anger and shame” over what he described as violent protesters’ attempts “to bring down the republic”.
- In a televised address to the nation on Sunday, Macron promised that rioters and looters would “pay for their crimes”, after Saturday saw some of the worst urban violence in France in years.
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- President Macron promises to increase security, but stops short of announcing a state of emergency or curfew.
- French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed “anger and shame” over what he described as violent protesters’ attempts “to bring down the republic”.
- In a televised address to the nation on Sunday, Macron promised that rioters and looters would “pay for their crimes”, after Saturday saw some of the worst urban violence in France in years.
Sources: Al Jazeera