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'Like we had a war': France counts cost of violent protests

'Like we had a war': France counts cost of violent protests

Summary

France experienced large violent protests that caused major damage, including a historic town hall being set on fire and widespread looting. Authorities arrested about 1,800 people during these protests.

Key Facts

  • The protests took place in France and led to significant violence and destruction.
  • Around 1,800 people were arrested during the unrest.
  • A historic town hall building was burned down by protesters.
  • Looting happened in many areas affected by the protests.
  • The events caused widespread damage, leaving many parts of the country dealing with the aftermath.
  • The protests involved a variety of grievances shared by different groups of people.
  • The situation was described as very severe, similar to being in a war zone.
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