Macron's Loyalty Tested as French Riots Expose Broken Nation
TL;DR
Tens of thousands of police were deployed in cities across France as unrest continued over the fatal police shooting of a teenager. French President Emmanuel Macron, known for avoiding taking sides, is facing a test of loyalty to the police. Despite the deployment of law enforcement, 719 arrests were made nationwide.
- French Riots Test Macron's Loyalty to Police The Wall Street Journal
- 'Disastrous image of the country': French riots an unwelcome, perilous crisis for Macron • FRANCE 24 FRANCE 24 English
- French government dispels fake press release claiming internet will be restricted during unrest The Associated Press
- After the riots, Macron must fix a broken France POLITICO Europe
- Why social media platforms are being accused of fuelling riots in France • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English
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