# Violent unrest erupts in France after nationwide protests

https://mins.news/en/video/105074

- DW News, 2026-10-18 11:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEyAAGW2XJY

> France's government says more than 1,000 people were arrested during anti-government clashes on Saturday. More than half a million people are estimated to have joined demonstrations that spread from Paris to Marseille and other cities, turning violent with looting and arson. In Limoges, the city hall was gutted by fire and its roof collapsed.

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