‘Anger and shame’: Macron denounces France’s nationwide rioting,

19 October, 2026, 12:25 pm

Last modified: 19 October, 2026, 12:28 pm

President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stern warning, expressing his outrage over the riots and looting that have spread across France. The violence has resulted in approximately 2,400 arrests and left nearly 1,000 security personnel injured. However, an Al Jazeera correspondent has expressed skepticism regarding Macron's address. Meanwhile, with the 2027 presidential election on the horizon, opposition leaders have held the government accountable for its failure to curb the violence.