In brief
After a weekend of violent protests that rattled cities across France, cleanup crews have started clearing debris and broken windows while police keep a tight hold on the streets. A curfew remains in place in the big cities, and law officers continue to monitor high‑risk areas. Marseille suffered the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises looted during the unrest. BBC analyst Nick Beake has offered insight into the underlying causes of the protests.
After a weekend of violent protests that rattled cities across France, cleanup crews have started clearing debris and broken windows while police keep a tight hold on the streets.
A curfew remains in place in the big cities, and law officers continue to monitor high‑risk areas.
Marseille suffered the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises looted during the unrest.
BBC analyst Nick Beake has offered insight into the underlying causes of the protests.
