'Like we had a war': France counts cost of violent protests

France was reeling on Sunday from widespread damage caused by violent protests the day before that saw 1,800 people arrested, a historic town hall torched and widespread looting.

Published on RocksNews: 18 Oct 2026, 13:57 UTC
Updated: 18 Oct 2026, 13:57 UTC
Language: English

'Like we had a war': France counts cost of violent protests — Image credit: France 24 (English)

France was reeling on Sunday from widespread damage caused by violent protests the day before that saw 1,800 people arrested, a historic town hall torched and widespread looting.