Macron vows accountability after major French protests turn violent

Macron says those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' during protests will be held accountable. Ministry figures reportedly show nearly 2,400 arrests and 1,000 police wounded.

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1. 18 Oct, 14:53 UTCThe National reports Macron to address nation
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3. 19 Oct, 00:30 UTCCNN reports Macron accountability vow
4. 19 Oct, 00:30 UTCBBC reports burnt cars and looting in Paris

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• Nearly 2,400 arrested, 1,000 police wounded in France unrest: ministryGulf News
• ‘Anger and shame’: Macron denounces France’s nationwide rioting, lootingAl Jazeera
• France protests: Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and lootingBBC
• Macron criticises ‘unbridled violence’ after days of unrest and 2,400 arrests across FranceThe Guardian
• France in flames: Emmanuel Macron to address nation after worst unrest in yearsThe National