Marseille faces rising unrest after protests

France's second-largest city, Marseille, experienced severe violence and widespread disorder during a weekend protest period, with over 500 businesses damaged and many looted. Police reported unprecedented levels of violence, injuries, and the use of tear gas, while officers revealed they ran out of ammunition. Authorities imposed a ban on protests and scheduled curfews for minors, seeking to restore order amid concerns of further unrest. Citizens expressed fears over the deteriorating social conditions contributing to the violence.

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