France has been jolted by anti-government protests and riots that ignited last month when students took to the streets demanding better school conditions, but have since devolved into violent riots in various cities.
France’s interior ministry estimates that roughly 550,000 people participated in the nationwide protests over the weekend, but organizers estimate that number is closer to 800,000. While most sects of the marches were peaceful, parts of the protests turned violent as demonstrators clashed with police and looters raided luxury stores in Paris.
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