In Lyon, Mayor Gregory Doucet described the chaos that engulfed the city for several hours as "abominable." #ProtesteFranta #ViolențăUrbană #JafuriParis (translated)
The local prefect, Maurice Barate, stated for the news station LCI that the fire was intentionally started by "a wild horde" and that it was only extinguished on Sunday morning. #ProtesteFranta #ViolențăUrbană #JafuriParis (translated)
The Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nunez, stated that approximately 1,800 people have been arrested following the protests and looting. #ProtesteFranta #ViolențăUrbană #JafuriParis (translated)
Paris was the scene of an unprecedented level of violence in the recent experience of local authorities, said Lamia El Aaraje, the deputy mayor of the French capital. #ProtesteFranta #ViolențăUrbană #JafuriParis (translated)
The violent protests in Paris left devastation in their wake, with cars set on fire and stores looted, while residents describe the atmosphere as being similar to a "state of war," as authorities prepare to tackle the consequences and support affected merchants. #ProtesteFranta #ViolențăUrbană #JafuriParis (translated)
