Protests in France turn into riots across the country! Arson and looting are common, more than 1,200 people arrested

Demonstrations across France have turned into violent conflicts in many major cities. The demonstrators not only destroyed, set fires and looted businesses, the French government stated that more than 1,200 people have been arrested so far. (Reuters)

Demonstrations across France turned into violent conflicts in many major cities. Demonstrators not only vandalized and set fires, looted businesses, and even broke into government agencies and police stations, the police responded with tear gas and water cannons. The French government stated that more than 1,200 people have been arrested across France.

According to comprehensive foreign media reports, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said during an inspection on the evening of the 17th that about 1,200 people were arrested across the country, and 150 police officers were injured in this wave of riots. Lequenu stressed that the government would not be intimidated by violence and blamed the unrest during this period on "far leftists" and criminal elements.

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During this wave of nationwide riots, clothing stores and shops in the capital Paris were looted on a large scale, and robberies also broke out in many cities. There were also reports of large-scale damage to city halls and businesses. Buildings were set on fire in Paris and other areas. A fire broke out in Limoges City Hall in south-central France, causing part of the roof to collapse. In Marseille, black-clad protesters broke into the city hall and defaced it with graffiti. In Lyon, protesters burned down the city's tourism office building.

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said that about 550,000 people participated in demonstrations across the country, while the French General Trade Union (CGT) told Reuters that the estimated number of protesters was 800,000. In response to the nationwide riots, French President Macron vowed to prosecute and punish those who carried out the attacks. He posted on the social platform "X" and wrote: "We will unite against those who spread chaos, who only want to destroy our system and prevent those who peacefully express their demands."

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