Macron condemns violence at French protests
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Saturday violence by protesters at demonstrations against rising fuel taxes and his government.
Macron said in a strongly worded tweet: "Shame on those who attacked (police). Shame on those who were violent against other citizens ... No place for this violence in the Republic."
At least 20 people were hurt in the protests, including one with more serious injuries. Dozens of people have been arrested.
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