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French police 'lost control' during weekend protests, says interior minister

Le Monde19 October 2026, 08:23 UTCFrance

Laurent Nuñez acknowledged a 'lack of anticipation' in the deployment of security forces during Saturday's nationwide demonstrations, which were marred by large crowds of rioters and looters on the fringes.

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