Macron promises "full transparency" on police response to violent protests
President Emmanuel Macron addressed France on Sunday after violent protests and said there would be "full transparency" on how security forces responded.
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday there would be "full transparency" over how security forces handled protests that turned violent this weekend, according to France 24. He spoke in an address to the nation.
France 24 reports the pledge followed criticism that police preparations were inadequate.
Fox News reports the unrest led to nearly 1,800 arrests across France. It says Macron faced questions over his response, and it reports he drew criticism for attending a concert while the riots escalated.
The reports do not say what set off the protests. They also do not say what form the promised transparency will take.
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- Fox NewsWhere's Macron? French leader blasted for attending concert as riots escalatedSun, Oct 18, 12:10 PM EDT
- France 24REPLAY: French President Emmanuel Macron addresses the nation after unrestSun, Oct 18, 2:33 PM EDT
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