Macron promises prosecutions after violence on sidelines of protests
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Africaguinée
Emmanuel Macron condemned violence that occurred on the sidelines of demonstrations held on 17 October in several French cities and promised prosecutions against those allegedly responsible. The movement, initially linked to funding for education, has expanded to other demands; the French president published his reaction on Facebook, according to Africaguinée.
Emmanuel Macron promised prosecutions against those responsible for violence and damage committed on the sidelines of demonstrations held in France on Saturday 17 October. The French president called for « everyone to stand together against the sowers of chaos », reports Africaguinée.
The movement, which emerged from secondary school pupils’ demands over funding for education, has expanded to demands concerning in particular the cost of living and public services. Several rallies took place peacefully, but episodes of violence and damage broke out in the afternoon.
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