France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
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Who is Malala Yousafzai?
13 Sept 08:34Key points summarised by AI
Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani education activist and the world's youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, recognized for her passionate advocacy for women's and children's right to education.
She courageously defied the Taliban's ban on girls attending school, blogging anonymously for the BBC and speaking out publicly against their oppressive policies.
At 15, Malala survived a severe head injury after being shot by the Taliban for her activism, an incident that garnered global attention and support for her cause.
Following her recovery, she co-founded the Malala Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering girls worldwide to realize their potential and become confident leaders.
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.