# ‘Like we had a war’: France counts the cost of violent protests

https://mins.news/en/item/105129

- France 24, 2026-10-18 13:17 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261018-like-we-had-a-war-france-counts-cost-of-violent-protests

> France was still grappling on Sunday with extensive damage from violent protests the previous day. The unrest led to 1,800 arrests, the burning of a historic town hall and widespread looting.

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