Macron vows to hold rioters accountable after more than 1,800 arrested in France protests

France has witnessed protests against the high cost of living and poor conditions in schools, accompanied by looting, arson and clashes with police. More than 1,800 people were arrested, according to the interior minister, while other sources have spoken of 2,400 detainees. President Macron addressed the nation in a televised speech, vowing to hold accountable those who sought to undermine the republic, and called for listening to the anger and addressing its causes.

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• More than 1,800 people were arrested during and after the protests, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez.

  «أوقف أكثر من 1800 شخص خلال وبعد الاحتجاجات التي شهدتها فرنسا السبت وتخللتها أعمال نهب وحرق»

  سكاي نيوز عربية • CBS News
• Reports said the number of detainees reached about 2,400 people, and that around 1,000 police officers were injured.

  «About 2,400 people were arrested and nearly 1,000 police hurt as French cost-of-living protests turned to riots, looting and arson.»

  investinglive • Los Angeles Times on MSN
• Police used tear gas in the Place de la République in Paris after their officers were pelted with fireworks and other objects.

  «Police used tear gas to push back people wearing hoods and masks and throwing fireworks and other objects at officers»

  CBS News
• Macron addressed the nation on Sunday evening and vowed to hold accountable anyone who sought to undermine the republic.

  «وجه الرئيس الفرنسي إيمانويل ماكرون، خطاباً إلى الأمة مساء الأحد»

  CNN on MSN • CNN بالعربية on MSN
• Macron called for listening to the anger and addressing its causes, and promised "exemplary" judicial measures against those who incited riots.

  «urged his country to “listen to the anger and address its causes,” and promised to ensure “exemplary” legal action against rioters.»

  Vanity Fair

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