In brief
The weekend’s intense rioting across France has left city streets and storefronts in tatters. Police have launched a clean‑up operation in affected areas, but a curfew remains in force in major cities such as Paris and Marseille, and officers continue to patrol. Marseille suffered the worst damage, with shop owners reporting over 600 looted premises. BBC reporter Nick Beake discusses the underlying causes of the protests, offering a deeper look at the social tensions fueling the unrest.
Following a weekend of intense rioting across France, the police have begun a clean‑up operation in affected areas, but a curfew remains in force in major cities such as Paris and Marseille.
In Marseille, shop owners report that more than 600 premises were looted, marking it as one of the most severely damaged cities.
A BBC reporter, Nick Beake, explains the social factors driving these protests and the ongoing tension in a recent interview.
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