France has been hit by widespread unrest, with protests escalating into violence across several parts of the country, according to reports.
The turmoil is linked to rising day-to-day living costs and economic imbalance. What began as student-led opposition later grew into mass street gatherings involving large crowds.
In multiple areas, the disturbances led to looting and damage to commercial establishments and buildings. Vehicles and government offices were also set on fire, with the situation described as unprecedented in scale.
Amid international concern over the developments, US President Donald Trump blamed migrants for France’s current condition. In a post, he said France was “burning” and urged the country to close its borders and bring the situation under control before it spirals further.
