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Over 1,800 arrested in France protests

Published : Sunday, 18 October, 2026 at 3:52 PM

Observer Online Desk

More than 1,800 people were arrested during and after violent protests in France that saw clashes, arson and looting, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Sunday.

In a post on X, he said that "1,800 people have been arrested and now investigations are under way to identify the perpetrators of these acts so they can be brought to justice".

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