Crime & Law · World
France Faces Unrest with Mass Arrests and Curfews
France experienced widespread violent protests, leading to over 1,200 arrests according to some reports, while others state over 2,400 people were arrested. Buildings were set ablaze and historic sites were affected. In response, France imposed curfews, including localized ones, and President Macron vowed action against rioters. The protests saw significant numbers take to the streets, with one report mentioning over 500,000 participants. The situation began to calm under the night curfews as the government anticipated further weekend protests. Some coverage suggests the real story of the unrest is being obscured by online misinformation, noting that France has a history of violent protests predating current discussions on immigration.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
- Left (5): Daily Mirror, National Herald, Satya Hindi, The Independent, The New York Times
- Centre (18): CNBC, DNA (Daily News & Analysis), Deccan Herald, Deutsche Welle, Euronews, France 24, Greater Kashmir, Le Monde, NBC News, NDTV, NPR, Sky News, South China Morning Post, TIME, The Economist, The Free Press Journal, The Print, The Quint
- Right (5): Dainik Jagran, Republic World, Swarajya, The Jerusalem Post, The Pioneer