Violence in France: Nuñez admits police lost control
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Expresso das Ilhas
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez acknowledged that police had lost control in several major cities during protests over the cost of living, marked by violence and looting. He cited a lack of preparation and insufficient staffing after nearly 2,400 arrests across the country, according to France Inter.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez on Monday acknowledged that police had “lost control” in several cities during protests over the cost of living, Expresso das Ilhas reports.
Saturday’s demonstrations were marked by violence and looting. Laurent Nuñez also admitted shortcomings in the deployment of security forces. President Emmanuel Macron had refused the minister’s resignation on Sunday. Emmanuel Macron calls for new policing methods.
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