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Mass Arrests and Property Damage Mark France’s Unrest
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News Analysis IndiaReporter
October 18, 2026
12:12 PM
France witnessed unprecedented turmoil on Saturday as protests over high prices turned violent. Over 500 police officers were wounded and a protester died of cardiac arrest. Authorities detained roughly 1,800 participants, including 855 in Paris. Historic city halls in Limoges and Marseille were set ablaze, and Lyon's tourism office was torched. The government announced nationwide clean‑up and financial aid for affected businesses.
