Anti-inflation protests turn violent in France, more than 2,000 arrested

Nationwide protests in France against inflation and the deteriorating state of public services have turned violent. Protesters demonstrated against rising fuel prices, inflation, and the worsening condition of public services.

Violence and looting broke out in several cities across the country during the protests. According to Setopati, more than 2,000 people have been arrested. Ratopati, however, reported that police arrested 1,800 people.

After the protests turned violent, President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency meeting.