France unrest: Report says more than 2,000 arrested

More than 2,000 people were arrested during a weekend of riots, looting and violent clashes across France, according to India Global Review’s video description published on October 18. The outlet also put the number of people taking to the streets at more than 500,000.

The description said protesting students were joined by trade unions and Yellow Vest demonstrators, presenting a political challenge for President Emmanuel Macron. It did not identify the basis for either figure, specify the protesters’ demands or give a government response. The reported participation of these groups does not establish their involvement in violence.