“Even if LFI passes, we will continue!” : a Sunday afternoon in République, between distressed residents, chases with the CRS and looting
Quick Look
- Violence broke out during protests against the high cost of living on October 17 in France, leading to looting and damage in several cities including Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Limoges.
- Some 800,000 people participated in the parades according to organizations associated with the national mobilization.
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Why It Matters
Demonstrations against the high cost of living took place on October 17 in several French cities, according to organizations associated with this national mobilization.
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Paris wakes up, stunned and haggard, faced with the damage caused in the capital after the outbreak of violence on October 17. Dozens of stores were looted, angering local residents.
Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Limoges…: images of scenes of violence during the demonstrations of October 17
Some 800,000 people took part in actions and parades throughout France on Saturday against the “high cost of living”, according to several organizations associated with this national mobilization. In several cities, demonstrations quickly turned into riots.
Open Questions
- What measures will be taken to prevent further excesses during future demonstrations?
- What is the precise assessment of the material damage caused by the looting?
- Will the perpetrators of the violence be identified and prosecuted?
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This article was originally published by Le Figaro Actualités.
