'Who are the vandals?' ask the French press after weekend riots
Summary
Around 300 people suspected of being involved in recent riots in Paris have gone through court processing amid chaotic scenes and delays. The French government blamed the far-left party France Unbowed for the violence, but the party denies this and plans legal action.Key Facts
- About 300 individuals were identified and brought to court for their roles in weekend riots in Paris.
- Court sessions experienced delays and interruptions, with emotional reactions from family members watching.
- The government accused the far-left party France Unbowed of causing the protests to turn violent.
- Investigations suggest authorities were ordered to falsely link France Unbowed to the unrest; officials deny this claim.
- France Unbowed’s national coordinator threatened to sue the government over these allegations.
- The riots occurred six months before the French presidential elections.
- A poll suggests the unrest might have helped far-right candidate Marine Le Pen gain support.
- Meanwhile, unrelated news from the UK revealed approval of new North Sea gas drilling despite climate concerns raised by the UN.
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