France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
More than 1,300 detained in anti-mobilisation protests across Russia - rights group
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More than 1,300 detained in anti-mobilisation protests across Russia - rights group
13 Sept 14:58Key points summarised by AI
Over 1,300 individuals were detained across 38 Russian cities during protests against President Putin's first military draft since World War Two.
Russian authorities swiftly suppressed these unsanctioned rallies, leading to detentions, while one-way flights out of Russia rapidly sold out following the mobilization order.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Yesterday 12:56Key points summarised by AI
President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.