# Riots in France leave thousands of businesses damaged

https://mins.news/en/item/108499

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-20 20:16 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/france-riots-leave-thousands-of-businesses-damaged?traffic_source=rss

> More than 3,000 businesses were damaged during weekend riots in France, leaving owners facing devastating losses. The government has promised financial support as tensions over its policies rise. The violence overshadowed peaceful protests about education and the cost of living.

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