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The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

France’s interior minister admits police lost control during violent protests

France’s interior minister Laurent Nunez has acknowledged that security forces lost control in some major cities during violent protests over the state of education and the cost of living on Saturday, recognising that police had failed to anticipate the scale of the unrest.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 19

Emmanuel Macron rejects resignation of interior minister Laurent Nuñez

In a statement issued on Monday morning, the Élysée announced that the French president had refused the interior minister's resignation "given the need for continuous command of the security forces in the current situation".

Euronews · Oct 19

'Catastrophe for Heritage': Historic Limoges Town Hall Left in Ruins After Fire During French Unrest

Fire tore through Limoges Town Hall after Saturday's France protests, collapsing its roof and damaging the 19th-century landmark as officials condemned nationwide violence and reported 1,200 arrests.

International Business Times UK · Oct 18

Buildings set ablaze and more than 1,800 arrested as police clash with protesters across France

Police fire teargas in Paris and Limoges town hall ‘largely lost’ to fire – with officials blaming violence on ‘ultra-left’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17

Dozens arrested as protesters clash with security forces in Paris

The French government stepped up security measures ahead of Saturday’s nationwide protests over the cost-of-living crisis, with student groups also expected to join demonstrations amid fears of potential clashes.

Euronews · Oct 17

School students called to join Yellow Vests and unions for mass French protest

Following an unsuccessful meeting with France's education minister on Thursday, protesting high school pupils across the country say they will not let up the pressure on the government. The Yellow Vests movement has called on the students to join them at a nationwide demonstration on Saturday over working conditions and…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 16

French police accused over war-like injuries to teenagers in school protests

Four children allegedly ‘mutilated’ by explosive weapons and lawyers say unprecedented number held in custody

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

France suspends stun grenades after teen loses hand during student protest

Interior minister Laurent Nuñez said he had ordered the suspension until the circumstances surrounding Monday's incident in Lens had been “clarified”. Protesters and officials have given different accounts of what happened. The decision comes as criticism grows over police tactics during demonstrations that have spread from school pupils to parents,…

The Times of India · Oct 7

France's Prime Minister Lecornu to address the nation over student protests

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will address the nation on Wednesday evening as part of his government's drive to end the wave of student blockades, which have closed high schools throughout the country.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 7