Macron refuses interior minister's resignation after France protests turn violent
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President Macron condemned failures in planning and intelligence after weekend protests over living costs turned violent, with nearly 2,400 arrests and nearly 1,000 officers injured.
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned "failures in anticipation and intelligence" by authorities after nationwide protests over rising living costs turned violent, but refused Interior Minister Laurent Nunez's resignation to maintain the chain of command. [1] [2] [3]
Nunez admitted police "lost control" in some cities and was ordered to implement new security methods and ensure transparency over planning failures. Nearly 2,400 people were arrested and nearly 1,000 police and gendarmes injured. [1] [2]
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- Emmanuel Macron slams 'failures' over protest unrest in France but refuses his interior minister's resignation
DW English · · Full text
- Macron refuses minister’s resignation after huge protests rock France – Europe live
The Guardian · · Excerpt
- France protests live: Macron admits ‘failures’ after days of violent unrest
Al Jazeera · · Summary only